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Egypt test
Term | Definition |
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Delta | A fan shaped area where the Nile river and Mediterranean Sea meet. |
Papyrus | A reed plant used to make paper, |
Cataract | Dangerous, fast moving, rocky fast moving water way |
Dynasty | A line of rulers |
Hieroglyphics | Egyptian writing system |
How did the Egyptians take advantage of the Nile river? | They became successful farmers. |
What form of government did Egypt have? | Theocracy |
What was the Egyptian religion focused on? | Polytheism |
What was the Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife? | Life after death will be better than the present life. |
What legal rights did women have in Egypt? | They could own property and obtain divorces. |
Who were the hyskos? | Invaders from Western Asia. |
Who founded the new kingdom in Egypt? | Ahmose |
Who attempted to change Egypts religion? | Akhenation |
What materials did the Egyptians trade with the Phoenicians? | Purple dye and furniture |
What roles did temples play in Egypt? | Priests conducted daily rituals and safeguarded valuable possessions. |