Ancient Egypt

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Which body of water does the Nile River flow into? Options: Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea

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Mediterranean Sea

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What were pyramids?

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tombs for pharaohs

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What is Egyptian writing called?

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hieroglyphic

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What was the most common form of religious practice in Ancient Egypt?

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polytheism

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Why was papyrus important to ancient Egyptians?

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it made it easier to keep records and communicate

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Who was at the top of the Egyptian social order? Options: slaves, pharaoh, priests, scribes

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pharaoh

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An example of a delta is 

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a triangle-shaped area of land made from soil deposited by a river.

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Why do Pharaohs get mummified?

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To prepare them for the afterlife

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Pyramids are built to 

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be a tomb for the Pharaoh

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What is a dynasty?

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series of rulers from the same family