Ancient Egyptian Civilization Flashcard

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What is the name of the river along which the ancient Egyptian city-states bloomed?

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Nile River

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How many major periods of prosperity can the reign of the ancient Egyptian civilization be divided into?

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3

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What is the meaning of the term 'pharaoh'?

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Great House

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What did the ancient Egyptians believe happened to their rulers after they passed away?

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They became gods

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What were the ancient Egyptian tombs filled with to prepare for the rulers' journey into the afterlife?

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Gold jewelry, Food, Drink

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What was the new form of measurement developed by the ancient Egyptians?

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Qubit

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What was the first dating system in history to feature 365 days in one year?

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Solar calendar

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What was the oldest form of written language created by the ancient Egyptians?

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Hieroglyphic writing

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What was the ancient Egyptian paper derived from? Options: Papyrus plant, Bamboo, Cotton, Silk

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Papyrus plant

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Which empires eventually conquered ancient Egypt? Options: Persian Empire and Roman Empire, Greek Empire and Ottoman Empire, Mongol Empire and British Empire, Aztec Empire and Inca Empire

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Persian Empire and Roman Empire