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ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are paths followed by traders? | trade routes |
| Who kept the records and accounts for the state? | scribes |
| Who was at the bottom of the social hierarchy? | slaves |
| What was the Egyptian form of writing? | Hieroglyphics |
| A long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds | papyrus |
| a stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics | Rosetta Stone |
| imaginary creatures with the bodies of lions and the heads of either animals or humans | sphinxes |
| a tall, four-sided pillar that is pointed on top | obelisk |
| Who had to pay taxes through crops? | farmers |
| What was temple art used for? | Honor the gods |