Exploring the Achievements of Ancient Egypt

What does the term 'achievement' mean through a historian's lens?

• Temporary success

• Economic wealth

• Lasting contributions of a civilization

• Military victories

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Who was the first and longest ruling female Pharaoh of Egypt?

• Sobekneferu

• Nefertiti

• Cleopatra

• Hatshepsut

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What tools did Egyptians use to move heavy stones for building pyramids?

• Wheels and pulleys

• Ramps and levers

• Sledges and rollers

• Cranes and hoists

What was one of the first health and beauty advancements credited to the Egyptians?

• Hair dye

• Toothbrushes and toothpaste

• Perfume

• Nail polish

Who were the mysterious people that took over Upper Egypt and introduced new ideas?

• Hittites

• Babylonians

• Hyksos

• Assyrians

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What innovation did the Hyksos introduce to Egyptian agriculture?

• Crop rotation

• Greenhouses

• Irrigation systems

• Terrace farming

What was unique about the Egyptian calendar?

• It was based on the rising of the star Sirius

• It was based on the lunar cycle

• It was a solar calendar

• It had 10 months

What was the purpose of the water clock invented by the Egyptians?

• To track the Nile's flooding

• To irrigate crops

• To measure rainfall

• To tell time

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Which product was NOT made by ancient Egyptians?

• Papyrus

• Fan

• Vase

• Dentist drill

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What did ancient Egyptians use to protect their eyes from the sun's glare?

• Hats

• Sunglasses

• Veils

• Black kohl

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