Ancient Egypt

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The Rosetta Stone was important because

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it led to the decoding of hieroglyphics

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What was the MAIN purpose of statues and temples in ancient Egypt?

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to provide a connection to the gods

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Which group had the highest social status during the reign of the pharaohs? Options: high-ranking soldiers, temple priests, wealthy merchants, government scribes

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temple priests

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This social class worked in shops and provided Egypt with many of the goods they needed. They included painters, sculptors, and metalworkers.

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craftsmen and artists

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Which member of government has the most power, just under the pharaoh?

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Vizier

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How did the Nile River help Egypt?

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provided water, made soil good for farming, made it easy to travel by boat

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Which region of Egypt is circled on the map?

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Lower Egypt

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Which region of Egypt is circle on the map?

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Upper Egypt

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Name the body of water circled in the picture.

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Red Sea

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What is located in the circled area of the map?

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Nile Delta