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The continent where Ancient Egypt was located
Africa
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The Ancient Egyptian form of writing was called what? What did it consist of?
Hieroglyphics. Pictures.
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Egyptians believe in many gods. This means they were ____________.
polytheistic
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What was the ruler of Egypt called? Name at least one famous ruler.
Pharaoh.
Djoser, Khufu, Senusret I, Ramses II, Hatshepsut, Akhenaten, and Tut
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Tombs built to house the pharaohs.
Pyramids
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The ancient Egyptians lived along this river
The Nile
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What was harvested and made into baskets, paper, and sandals?
Papyrus
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This is how the Ancient Egyptians preserved their dead. What were they placed in?
Mummification. They were placed in tombs/pyramids.
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Ruled for 67 years and was known for his great building projects.
Ramses II
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Egyptian soldiers prayed to me before entering battle...
Sehkmet
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The Nile provided this for the Ancient Egyptians
It provided rich soil for growing food; it provided water for growing food; the Egyptians used boats on the Nile to carry food from place to place.
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another word meaning 'gods'
deities
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Goddess of motherhood and wife of another god
Isis
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Pharaohs stopped building pyramids and started to be burried here. What is this place? And which famous pharaoh's tomb was found here?
Valley of the Kings/ King Tut
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The area was named after the barren desert where nothing could grow...
Red Lands
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The main river in ancient Egypt emptied into THIS body of water.
The Mediterranean Sea
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Explain what is shown in this image
Feather of Ma'at. Weighing of the Heart Ceremony.
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Horus
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Who was the first female pharaoh of Ancient Egypt? What grew significantly under her reign?
Hatshepsut. The economy grew significantly under her reign due to trade expeditions.
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Name and importance.
Rosetta Stone/ Helped to translate hieroglyphics.
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The body of water to the EAST of Egypt
Red Sea
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During mummification, what were done to the internal organs? Which one was kept inside the body?
Placed in canopic jars/ the heart
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God of creation. Was once two gods.
Amun-Ra
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Which Pharaoh was the most hated of all of the Pharaohs? What was the main reason why?
Akhenaten. He switched the religious beliefs of Ancient Egypt from the worship of many gods (polytheism), to the worship of one god (monotheism).
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This neighboring group was located south of ancient Egypt.
Kush/ Kushites