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SS_5-2
SS Chapter 5 Lesson 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a scribe? | In ancient Egypt, a person whose job was to write and keep records. |
| What is hieroglyphs? | Pictures that stand for words or sounds in the ancient Egyptian writing system |
| What is papyrus? | Writing material similar to paper but made from a reed |
| What is afterlife? | A life that followed death, according to the ancient Egyptians |
| What is a mummy? | A body that has been dried so it won't decay |
| What is surgery? | A medical procedure that Egyptian doctors were among the first to perform |
| What is astronomy? | An area of study that led Egyptians to develop the first practical calendar |
| What is embalm? | To preserve a body after death |
| polytheism? | A belief in many gods |
| Who is Re? | The Egyptian sun god |