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Egypt geography and culture

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Who brought the kingdom of Lower and Upper Egypt together through conquest and marriage?

King Menes

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Which direction did the Nile River flow?

from south to north

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Where was most of the fertile land in Egypt located?

the delta

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In ancient Egypt, this word was used to describe a series of rulers who shared a common family

dynasty

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Which pharaoh of Ancient Egypt defied tradition and ruled as a woman for over 20 years?

Hatshepsut

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Which of these is the correct order of Egyptian Society from highest to lowest? --------- workers, priests, farmers, scribes, pharaoh

pharaoh, priests, scribes, farmers, workers.

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What were the roles of the pharaoh in ancient Egypt?

communicate with gods and make all decisions (religion, military, government)

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Ramses the Great ruled Egypt as a Pharaoh and accomplished many great things. Two of things he is known for is_____.

long reign as Pharaoh and building great monuments, cities and temples

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In order to know how to achieve life after death and burial practices, the ancient Egyptians read what books? (2 books)

The Book of Dead and the Pyramid Texts

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What is ancient Egyptian writing called?

Hieroglyphics

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Why were the pyramids built?

as tombs for the pharaohs

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What is the belief in more than one god called?

Polytheistic Religion

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What was the purpose of mummifying the dead?

The preservation of the body gave the soul a place to live in the afterlife

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What is it called when the religious leader is also the leader of the government?

Theocracy

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What are the dangerous, fast-moving waterfalls on the Nile called?

Cataracts

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Which river flows through the center of Egypt?

Nile River

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