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14 Cards in this Set
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What is the most common name given to the Egyption sun god?
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Ra
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Who was the ruler that was said to have combine Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt under his rule?
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Menes
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Why were the pyramids built?
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They were tombs for the pharaos.
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What kind of writing did the Ancient Egyptions use?
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Hieroglyphics.
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How did we decipher the Egyption hieroglyphics?
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The Rosetta stone was found with the same message written in Greek and hieroglyphics.
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When did Menes unite upper and lower Egypt?
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About 3100 B.C.
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Why were Egyption pharaos unusually powerful rulers?
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They were thought to be gods as well as kings.
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On our calendar, what time of year would the Nile usually flood?
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July.
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What pharao tried to change Egypt's religion to worship only one god- the sun god aten?
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Ankhanaten.
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What is a regent?
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Someone who helps a minor rule until they become of age.
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What was the name of Thutmosis's regent?
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Hatepsut.
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Who was considered the most beautiful woman in Egypt?
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Nefertiti.
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What pharao was Nefertiti married to?
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Ankhanaten.
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What did Tuthmosis try to do to Hatepsut after she died?
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He tried to erase her from history.
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