Ancient Egypt

Front

A civilization has: a written language, culture, government, or all of the above?

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all of the above

Front

What made it possible for the ancient Egyptians to grow crops?

Back

The Nile flooded its banks yearly

Front

From what plant did the ancient Egyptians make paper?

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papyrus

Front

What period is considered ancient Egypt's "golden age"?

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The New Kingdom

Front

What were the pyramids used for?

Back

burial places

Front

Which is the site of the largest pyramid ever built?

Back

Giza

Front

What is special about tomb KV 62?

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It is the tomb of Tutankhamen.

Front

Why did the ancient Egyptians mummify their dead?

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They believed you needed your body in the afterlife.

Front

What was stored in a canopic jar?

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internal organs

Front

Why is the Rosetta Stone so important?

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It made it possible to decipher hieroglyphics.