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What was the Egyptian form of writing called?

• cuneiform

• hieroglyphics

• cursive

• sanskrit

Why did the Egyptians create writing?

• to record business transactions

• To write pieces of literature

• to write prayers and hymns

• to write spells for the mummification process

The architecture in ancient Egypt that represented strength and courage. It has the body of a lion and the head of a man. It was also a symbolic guardian to troops while they were in battle. It guards the gate of the Great Pyramid of Giza.

• The Great Pyramid

• Hatshepsut’s Temple

• Obelisk

• Sphinx at Giza

Cuneiform is to Mesopotamia as ___________ is to Egypt?

• Sanskrit

• Alphabet

• Logogram

• Hieroglyphics

What were the large structures built in ancient Egypt Called?

• ziggurat

• pyramids

• Colosseum

• Aqueducts

What was the main purpose of the pyramids?

• a place to worship the gods

• a place to bury the dead pharaohs

• a place for the gladiators to hold fights

• a place to hold dramatic plays

What did the Egyptians use for paper?

• clay

• tree bark

• papyrus

• turtle shells

Which of the following is the Eygptian form of writing

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What was the purpose of the Sphinx at Giza?

• to guard the pyramid of Khafre

• a decoration for tourist to visit

• an object built to point the way to the afterlife

• a structure built to bury the dead pharaos

Why were the pyramids built with a point on the top?

• to show the power of the Egyptians

• to use as an antenna to call more aliens

• to point the way to the afterlife

• to drop objects on from the sky