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What was the approach of ancient Egyptians to science?
What was the approach of ancient Egyptians to science?
- Practical and focused on solving everyday problems (correct)
- Focused on making mathematical models of the universe
- Theoretical and focused on understanding the world
- Based on empirical observation and experimentation
What was the significance of the city of Alexandria in the ancient world?
What was the significance of the city of Alexandria in the ancient world?
- It was the capital of the ancient Greek empire
- It was a major center of intellectual learning and discovery (correct)
- It was the center of Egyptian power and politics
- It was a key location for astronomical observations
What was the level of precision achieved by the ancient Egyptians in the orientation of their pyramids?
What was the level of precision achieved by the ancient Egyptians in the orientation of their pyramids?
- Exactly aligned with the cardinal directions
- Within a few degrees of the cardinal directions
- Within a few minutes of arc (correct)
- Within a few hours of the equinoxes
Who were some of the Greek scientists who went to Egypt to learn?
Who were some of the Greek scientists who went to Egypt to learn?
What mathematical concept was used by the ancient Egyptians?
What mathematical concept was used by the ancient Egyptians?
What was a key difference between ancient Greek and Egyptian approaches to astronomy?
What was a key difference between ancient Greek and Egyptian approaches to astronomy?
What is the primary geographical feature that contributed to the development of ancient Egyptian civilization?
What is the primary geographical feature that contributed to the development of ancient Egyptian civilization?
What was the primary purpose of irrigation in ancient Egypt?
What was the primary purpose of irrigation in ancient Egypt?
What was the role of functionaries in ancient Egyptian society?
What was the role of functionaries in ancient Egyptian society?
What was the significance of the 'houses of life' in ancient Egyptian society?
What was the significance of the 'houses of life' in ancient Egyptian society?
When did the ancient Egyptians develop the practice of storing and redistributing crops?
When did the ancient Egyptians develop the practice of storing and redistributing crops?
What is the origin of the zodiac that we have inherited?
What is the origin of the zodiac that we have inherited?
What was the role of the elite school of Kep in ancient Egyptian society?
What was the role of the elite school of Kep in ancient Egyptian society?
How long did it take to construct each of the great pyramids of ancient Egypt?
How long did it take to construct each of the great pyramids of ancient Egypt?
What was notable about the technique used to cut the stones for the pyramids?
What was notable about the technique used to cut the stones for the pyramids?
How many workers were involved in the construction of the pyramids, according to archaeological findings?
How many workers were involved in the construction of the pyramids, according to archaeological findings?
What is notable about the way the stones were fitted together in the pyramids?
What is notable about the way the stones were fitted together in the pyramids?
What is the significance of the scribes and workers in ancient Egyptian society?
What is the significance of the scribes and workers in ancient Egyptian society?
What is a common misconception about ancient Egypt?
What is a common misconception about ancient Egypt?
What practice led to the Egyptians' advanced knowledge of the human body?
What practice led to the Egyptians' advanced knowledge of the human body?
What medical specialties were the ancient Egyptians knowledgeable in?
What medical specialties were the ancient Egyptians knowledgeable in?
What was the purpose of the papyri such as the Ebers, Edwin Smith, and Carlsberg papyri?
What was the purpose of the papyri such as the Ebers, Edwin Smith, and Carlsberg papyri?
Why did famous Greek scholars and philosophers travel to ancient Egypt?
Why did famous Greek scholars and philosophers travel to ancient Egypt?
What was the reputation of ancient Egyptian doctors beyond Egypt's borders?
What was the reputation of ancient Egyptian doctors beyond Egypt's borders?
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