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Egypt Test
These are flashcards that are going to help me study for my upcoming test :3
Term/Question | Definition/Answer |
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Pharaoh's Akhenaton's new religious belief centered polytheism. | False |
What advancements did the Egyptians make in mathematics while building the pyramids? | They created a system of written numbers and fractions |
Which best describes the type of government in Egypt after 3100 BC? | A dynasty |
Dynasty | A line of rulers from one family |
Papyrus | A reed plant used to make paper |
What was the primary occupation of unskilled workers in ancient Egypt? | Manual labor |
What legal rights did women have in ancient Egyptian society? | They could own property and obtain divorces |
What medical advancements did the ancient Egyptians make based on their knowledge of embalming? | They created the first medical books |
Who were two of the most crucial gods in ancient Egyptian religion? | Ra and Anubis |
How did the Egyptians take advantage of the Nile's yearly spring flooding? | They became successful farmers |
Which statement best describes the outcome of the Hyksos rule in Egypt? | Egyptian princes, led by Ahmose, eventually drove the Hyksos out of Egypt. |
Who founded the New Kingdom in ancient Egypt? | Ahmose |
Cataract | dangerous, rocky , fast moving waterway |
Hieroglyphics | Egyptian Writing system |
Delta | Fan shaped area of fertile marshland formed where the Nile River meets the Mediterranean Sea |
Who attempted to change Egypt's religion during the New Kingdom period? | Akhenaton |