Ancient Egypt - Hieroglyphs and papyrus Flashcard

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What is hieroglyphics?

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a type of picture writing

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Who were called scribes?

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people who read and wrote hieroglyphics

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Which is something papyrus was not used for? ropes, mats, basket, sandals, currency

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currency

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How is papyrus being preserved today?

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By growing it in plantations.

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When was the first mummified lion discovered?

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2004

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What was the Egyptian remedy for poor eyesight?

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To pour honey and ground up pigs eye and red earth into someones ear while reciting a spell.

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Egyptian picture writing

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hieroglyphics

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Egyptian leaders

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pharaoh

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Paper made from the stems of a plant.

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papyrus

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Stone building in the shape of a triangle.

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pyramid