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What is Egypt's main river?
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The Nile River.
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What are the five main Egyptian gods, and what are their roles?
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Amon-Re: The sun god.
Anubis: Jackal headed god of embalming. Osiris: God of Nile, judge of the dead. Isis: Goddess of magic. Horus: Falcon headed god of the dead. |
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What was the purpose of mummification?
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Egyptians believed if the body was preserved, their soul would stay in the afterlife.
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What is a pharaoh?
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An Egyptian ruler, everyone saw as a god.
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What was the point of pyramids?
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They were constructed to use as a pharaoh's tomb.
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What are hieroglyphics?
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Picture writing, used by Egyptians.
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What is Papyrus?
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A paper like tool used for writing on.
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