The Rise and Expansion of Ancient Egypt
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Which river divided ancient Egypt into two regions?

  • Euphrates River
  • Amazon River
  • Nile River (correct)
  • Tigris River

What were the three major periods of prosperity in ancient Egypt called?

  • The Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic Periods
  • The Prehistoric, Classical, and Hellenistic Periods
  • The Early, Middle, and Late Periods
  • The Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms (correct)

What was the purpose of mummifying the deceased's body in ancient Egypt?

  • To prevent the body from decaying (correct)
  • To preserve the body for scientific study
  • To honor the deceased with a ceremonial ritual
  • To provide food and drink for the afterlife

What was the purpose of the cubit in ancient Egyptian mathematics?

<p>To design massive structures with geometrical precision (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of pharaohs in ancient Egypt?

<p>They were the rulers of ancient Egypt. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the great pyramids at Giza?

<p>To serve as tombs for the pharaohs. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of hieroglyphic writing in ancient Egypt?

<p>To serve as a decorative or ceremonial art form. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the papyrus plant in ancient Egypt?

<p>To create a new form of paper. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led to the decline of ancient Egypt?

<p>Invasions by the Persian and Roman empires. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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