24/25 CFA 4 Achievements of Ancient Egypt

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Name the world's earliest form of paper that was invented by the Egyptians.

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papyrus

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Why was the Rosetta Stone important?

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It led to the understanding of hieroglyphics.

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Buildings like the Great Pyramid of Giza MOST show ancient Egyptians believed in the

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existence of an afterlife

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How did innovations such as Hieroglyphics in Egypt and Cuneiform in Mesopotamia impact societies?

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they increased the spreading of ideas

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What was the role of scribes in ancient Egypt?

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they produced writings

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Did the Egyptians build pyramids for all people who died?

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False

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List an Egyptian achievement from the word bank: hieroglyphics, solar calendar, pyramid, mummification.

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hieroglyphics, solar calendar, pyramid, mummification

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How was hieroglyphic writing different from our writing today?

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Had more symbols, and could be written horizontally or vertically.