Read each question carefully and fill in the blank with the correct answer. 1. The Egyptians believed their kings and queens were _______________. 2. The best known system of Egyptian writing uses _______________. 3. Egyptians were _______________ before they were buried. 4. Hieroglyphs use a mixture of symbols and _______________. 5. Ancient Egypt was a harsh and arid _______________. 6. Egyptians were buried in _______________. 7. Melting snow from the highlands of _______________ caused the Nile to flood. 8. The only land that could be cultivated to support life was on ______________________________. 9. Egyptians believed there was _______________ after death. 10. The ancient Egyptian civilization lasted for more than _______________ years. 11. Egypt became a _______________ province in the 1st century B.C., which ended the history of ancient Egypt. 12. Many kings and queens had _______________ built to commemorate important events during their reigns.
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1. The Egyptians believed their kings and queens were Gods.
2. The best known system of Egyptian writing uses hieroglyphs.
3. Egyptians were preserved before they were buried.
4. Hieroglyphs use a mixture of symbols and pictures.
5. Ancient Egypt was a harsh and arid desert.
6. Egyptians were buried in tombs.
7. Melting snow from the highlands of Ethiopia caused the Nile to flood.
8. The only land that could be cultivated to support life was on the banks of
the Nile River.
9. Egyptians believed there was life after death.
10. The ancient Egyptian civilization lasted for more than 3,000 years.
11. Egypt became a Roman province in the 1st century B.C., which ended the
history of ancient Egypt.
12. Many kings and queens had temples built to commemorate important events
during their reigns