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Egypt test
Term | Definition |
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What is a line of rulers from one family? | Dynasty |
How did Egyptians right? (like in what type of writing) | Hieroglyphics |
How did the Egyptians determine the north? | From where the stars were, or by using astronomy. |
Who were the Hyksos and why were they important? | They were attackers from western Asia who attacked Egypt. |
What type of religion were the Egyptians? eg. monotheistic | Polytheistic |
What advancements did the Egyptians make medically? | They made the first medical books. |
Because of the extreme amounts of farming, what happened? | Egypt became an organized government. |
How did the Egyptians use the Nile to their advantages? | They became successful farmers. |
What was hard to do for Kush when Egypt found it.? | Adapting to the Egyptian style of life. |
What did Egyptians use to make paper? | They used papyrus reeds. |
Who drove the Hyksos out of Egypt? *finally* | The princess (led by Ahmose) did. |
Why was Nile the "lifeblood" of Egypt? | It's deltas gave Egypt fertile land. |
What was the Egyptian leader called in the old kingdom phase? | A pharaoh. |
Who were the most important Gods in ancient Egypt. | Ra and Anubis. |
The Egyptians were what type of government? | Theocracy |