Ancient Egypt Pyramids

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During which time period of ancient Egypt were the pyramids built?

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The pyramids were built during the Old Kingdom period of ancient Egypt.

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Why did the Egyptians believe mummification was so important?

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They believed the body needed to be preserved to continue living in the afterlife.

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Which of the following describes how power was transferred from one pharaoh to another?

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When a Pharaoh died, power usually passed to his son.

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Egyptian Pharaoh, Ramses II made an agreement with the new Hittite King of Kadesh that became the world's first__________.

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peace treaty

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Which ancient pharaoh was the first to declare the pharaoh as the central authority over all Egypt?

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Khufu

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Which ancient pharaoh ruled during the Middle Kingdom and supported the arts?

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Senusret

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In ancient times, writers were highly respected, professional record keepers called __________.

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scribes

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What does polytheistic mean?

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belief in many gods

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The ancient Egyptians believed the gods controlled which of the following?

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life and death, weather and nature, and who became pharaoh