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What ancient writing material revolutionized the way information was transmitted in ancient Egypt?
What ancient writing material revolutionized the way information was transmitted in ancient Egypt?
Before papyrus, Egyptians and Sumerians wrote on:
Before papyrus, Egyptians and Sumerians wrote on:
What invention did the Mesopotamians make around the same time papyrus was being used in Egypt?
What invention did the Mesopotamians make around the same time papyrus was being used in Egypt?
Which civilization had the most respected form of medicine due to their advanced writing system?
Which civilization had the most respected form of medicine due to their advanced writing system?
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What did the Chinese use to aid themselves in travels as early as 1,000 years before Christ?
What did the Chinese use to aid themselves in travels as early as 1,000 years before Christ?
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Which material was NOT mentioned as being used for writing before papyrus?
Which material was NOT mentioned as being used for writing before papyrus?
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What was one of the earliest records of reasonably sophisticated medical practices?
What was one of the earliest records of reasonably sophisticated medical practices?
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Who was renowned for his knowledge of medicine around 2650 B.C.?
Who was renowned for his knowledge of medicine around 2650 B.C.?
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What was considered the heart of Egyptian medicine according to historians?
What was considered the heart of Egyptian medicine according to historians?
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What was a significant advancement of Egyptian civilization in terms of documentation?
What was a significant advancement of Egyptian civilization in terms of documentation?
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How did Egyptian doctors determine the effectiveness of remedies in ancient times?
How did Egyptian doctors determine the effectiveness of remedies in ancient times?
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What material was used in the ancient Egyptians' form of paper?
What material was used in the ancient Egyptians' form of paper?
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