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Where does the Nile River empty into?
the Mediterranean
Which direction does the Nile River Flow in?
South to North
What makes the soil of the Egypt Delta so fertile?
The silt and sediment deposits
What two things strengthened Egypt's economy?
Farming and Trade
Who was directly below the Pharaohs on the social pyramid?
Government Officials and Priests
The Rosetta Stone.....
helped to translate and read the meanings behind the ancient hieroglyphics
Because the invention of papyrus Egyptian scribes were able to...
to keep laws and records
What organ was left in the body for mummification?
The heart
King Khufu...
created the pyramids in Giza
Menes..
was the first pharaoh and united upper and lower Egypt
Why was the discovery of King Tut's tomb so important?
There were many well preserved artifacts that educated us about life in Ancient Egypt.
X-Rays showed doctors could....
set bones!
What did the Egyptians use to make sure they were bartering fairly?
A scale
What is a command economy?
economic system where government controls means of production(decides what to spend money on)
The belief in many gods is called
Polytheism
Egypt is located in
Northeastern Africa
Slaves
Why did Egyptians mummify bodies?
to preserve the body for the after life
What is an export? What is an import?
To ship goods OUT to another country - Export
To bring goods in FROM another country - Import
What is a dynasty?
series of rulers from the same family.