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1
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What is embalming?

A

The process of preserving a body after death.

2
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What is the after life?

A

The life after death.

3
Q

What is a mummy?

A

The preserved body of a pharaoh or important ruler.

4
Q

What were the pyramids used for?

A

They were used as tombs for pharaohs; was were the embalmed body was kept.

5
Q

Who was the first female Pharaoh?

A

Hatsheput

6
Q

Why was the finding of King Tut’s tomb so important?

A

It was the first tomb with all of the treasures and artifacts still in it so we got a better understanding of ancient Egypt.

7
Q

Who expanded Egypt through war?

A

Ramses II

8
Q

What was the Rosetta stone used for?

A

It was used for deciphering the Egyptian language of hieroglyphics.

9
Q

Who is at the bottom of the social classes?

A

Slaves and peasants.

10
Q

Who built the great pyramid?

A

Pharaoh Khufu

11
Q

Why did they stop building pyramids?

A

Many tomb raiders would come in the tomb and steal everything.

12
Q

Whats a dynasty?

A

A series of rulers from the same family.

13
Q

Why were woman always a separate part of the social class levels?

A

They were only expected to bear children and do the house work.

14
Q

Why is the northern part of Egypt known as the southern part?

A

The Nile river flows south to north so the top of Egypt is known as southern Egypt.

15
Q

What is a pharaoh?

A

The ruler of an Egyptian civilization.