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Mathematics and science played a role in the design of the Egyptian architecture. Which particular branch of mathematics guided the design?

A
statistics
B
geometry
C
calculus
D
algebra
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Ancient Egypt was a polytheistic society. What does this mean?

A
Egyptians worshipped one god.
B
Egyptians worshipped many gods.
C
Egyptians worshipped using rituals.
D
Egyptians worshipped the pharaoh.
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What purpose did temples serve in ancient Egypt?

A
They were houses of worship.
B
They were for religious festivals.
C
They were the houses of the gods.
D
They were reminders of the gods.
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What purpose do the Obelisk of Senusret and other obelisks serve?

A
commemorating a pharaoh
B
memorializing the dead
C
acting as conduits for gods
D
marking places of significant events
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Ancient Egypt had a social hierarchy. If the hierarchy had five levels, with the pharaoh at the top, at which level were farmers and herders?

A
the second tier, immediately below the pharaoh
B
the third (middle) tier
C
the fourth tier
D
the fifth (bottom) tier
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In Egyptian culture, what role did temples most likely play in everyday religious practice and community life?

A
Temples played a small role. Only religious leaders could enter temples, so people worshipped elsewhere.
B
Temples played a large role. State religion and its related practices, including visiting temples, were enforced.
C
Temples played a small role. The expectation of offerings meant that only the wealthy could actively participate in temple culture.
D
Temples played a large role. Temples were the focus of all religious worship and practice in most communities.
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How is the Rosetta Stone key to modern-day understanding of ancient Egypt?

A
The Rosetta Stone outlined ancient Egypt’s social hierarchy.
B
The Rosetta Stone allowed for the interpretation of hieroglyphs.
C
The Rosetta Stone contained a timeline of Egyptian dynasties.
D
The Rosetta Stone provided a map of the pharaohs’ tombs.
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For how many pharaohs was each pyramid constructed?

A
one
B
two
C
three
D
four
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Which text has provided the greatest insight into Egyptian burial practices?

A
the Bible
B
the Book of the Dead
C
the Rosetta Stone
D
the Nicene Creed
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For whom were pyramids built?

A
gods such as Ra and Isis
B
everyday Egyptians
C
pharaohs
D
high priests

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