Egypt.3 Flashcards

studying all ancient egypt (33 cards)

1
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What river was crucial to the development of Ancient Egyptian civilization?

A

The Nile River.

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2
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True or False: Ancient Egyptians believed in multiple gods.

A

True.

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3
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Fill in the blank: The Ancient Egyptians used __________ to write hieroglyphics.

A

papyrus.

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4
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Who was the first female pharaoh of Ancient Egypt?

A

Hatshepsut.

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5
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What was the primary economic activity in Ancient Egypt?

A

Agriculture.

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6
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What structure is most commonly associated with Ancient Egyptian tombs?

A

Pyramids.

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7
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Which social class was at the top of the Ancient Egyptian social hierarchy?

A

Pharaohs.

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8
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True or False: The Ancient Egyptians invented the wheel.

A

False.

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9
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What was the role of scribes in Ancient Egypt?

A

To record and write documents.

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10
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Multiple choice: What was the primary purpose of mummification? A) To preserve the body B) To beautify the body C) To prepare for war

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A) To preserve the body.

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What was the significance of the Book of the Dead in Ancient Egyptian culture?

A

It served as a guide for the deceased in the afterlife.

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12
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Fill in the blank: The Ancient Egyptians worshipped the sun god __________.

A

Ra.

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13
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True or False: Ancient Egypt was a democracy.

A

False.

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14
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What material was primarily used to construct temples in Ancient Egypt?

A

Stone.

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15
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Which kingdom is known as the ‘Golden Age’ of Ancient Egypt?

A

The Middle Kingdom.

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16
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What was the primary role of women in Ancient Egyptian society?

A

To manage the household and raise children.

17
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Multiple choice: Which of the following was NOT a job in Ancient Egypt? A) Farmer B) Builder C) Computer Programmer

A

C) Computer Programmer.

18
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Name one of the two major periods of Ancient Egyptian history.

A

The Old Kingdom or the New Kingdom.

19
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What symbol represented the pharaoh’s authority in Ancient Egypt?

A

The crook and flail.

20
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True or False: Ancient Egyptians traded with neighboring civilizations.

21
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Fill in the blank: The Ancient Egyptian writing system is called __________.

A

hieroglyphics.

22
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What was the significance of the Nile’s annual flooding?

A

It provided fertile soil for crops.

23
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Who was the god of the afterlife in Ancient Egyptian religion?

24
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Multiple choice: What was the primary purpose of the pyramids? A) To serve as temples B) To serve as tombs C) To serve as houses

A

B) To serve as tombs.

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What was the primary diet of Ancient Egyptians?
Bread, beer, vegetables, and fish.
26
Fill in the blank: The Ancient Egyptians believed in __________, the belief in life after death.
the afterlife.
27
True or False: Ancient Egyptians used gold for currency.
False.
28
What was the role of the vizier in Ancient Egypt?
To advise the pharaoh and manage the administration.
29
What did the Ankh symbol represent in Ancient Egyptian culture?
Life.
30
Fill in the blank: The Ancient Egyptians made advances in __________, particularly in medicine and mathematics.
science.
31
Multiple choice: Which of the following was a common form of entertainment in Ancient Egypt? A) Chess B) Dancing C) Video games
B) Dancing.
32
What was one of the main responsibilities of the Pharaoh?
To maintain order and justice in the kingdom.
33
True or False: Ancient Egyptians believed in the concept of Ma'at, which represented truth and cosmic order.
True.