Ancient Egyptian Culture and History

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Pyramids were built as ______ for the Old Kingdom pharaohs.

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tombs

Front

The Egyptians lived on the East side of the Nile and buried their dead on the West side of the Nile – "Valley of the Kings."

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True

Front

Pharaohs were buried with all their belongings because it was believed they would need them for the ______.

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afterlife

Front

Ma'at – the belief or idea that true happiness, harmony, and balance (symmetry) comes from within oneself. True or False?

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True

Front

Obelisk – a monument built outside a tomb with a ______ (hieroglyphic nameplate) on it.

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cartouche

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In 1799 CE, Napoleon’s soldiers (from France) invaded Egypt and discovered the ______.

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Rosetta Stone

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Which of these languages was not carved into the Rosetta Stone? Ancient Greek, Ancient Egyptian (Demotic), Hieroglyphics

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Hieroglyphics

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In 1822, Jean Champollion (a language specialist) “unlocked” hieroglyphics – he was able to translate the picture writing (using the Rosetta Stone). True or False?

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True

Front

Papyrus – reed plant used to make paper, baskets, and sandals. True or False?

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True