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Ancient Egypt Review
Ancient Egypt Review Questions
Question | Answer |
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What is the name of the river important to the Egyptians? | Nile |
Why were the Ancient Egyptians polytheistic? | to explain the events in nature |
What is a major characteristic of the Black Land? | rich fertile soil |
What is a major characteristic of the Red Land? | desert, non fertile land |
Why did the Ancient Egyptians worship the pharaoh? | they believed he was directly connected to the gods |
How did the Ancient Egyptians control the flooding? | built a series of canals and ditches |
What is the purpose of hieroglyphics? | used for communication |
How did the cataracts protect Egypt? | set of rapids that made sailing difficult |
Mummification prepared the deceased for what? | the afterlife |