Ancient Egyptian Art: Explore the Wonders of the Pharaohs

Question 1

What makes ancient Egyptian paintings different?

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They have flat figures and bright colors

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They show real people and animals exactly as they looked

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They are abstract and use geometric shapes

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They have many different layers of paint

Question 2

Who was the most important person in ancient Egyptian paintings and sculptures?

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The pharaoh

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The queen

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The priest

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The farmer

Question 3

Which famous pyramid is the largest in the world?

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The Great Pyramid

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The Red Pyramid

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The Black Pyramid

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The Bent Pyramid

Question 4

Who is the Egyptian goddess of the sky?

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Nut

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Isis

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Maat

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Hathor

Question 5

How did the ancient Egyptians preserve bodies for the afterlife?

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Wrapping them in linen with special oils

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Freezing them

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Burying them under water

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Putting them in honey

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a type of Ancient Egyptian art?

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Origami

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Hieroglyphics

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Sculpture

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Architecture

Question 7

What was the main purpose of creating pyramids in Ancient Egypt?

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To honor the pharaohs

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To store treasures

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To provide shelter

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To celebrate religious festivals

Question 8

Which color was often associated with the sky and life in Ancient Egyptian art?

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Blue

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Gold

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Red

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Green

Question 9

What did the Egyptians believe about the afterlife?

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That the soul would continue to live in a different realm

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That the body would be reborn into a new person

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That the pharaoh would rule in Heaven

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They did not believe in an afterlife

Question 10

What material was used to make the Great Pyramids of Giza?

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Limestone

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Marble

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Sandstone

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Granite

Question 11

What was the purpose of a sarcophagus?

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To hold the body of a deceased person

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To store food

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To decorate a temple

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To write hieroglyphs

Question 12

Which goddess was associated with love and beauty?

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Hathor

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Isis

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Maat

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Sekhmet

Question 13

What was the name of the writing system used in Ancient Egypt?

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Hieroglyphics

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Cuneiform

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Papyrus

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Hieratic

Question 14

Which river was very important to Ancient Egyptian civilization?

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Nile

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Tigris

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Euphrates

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Indus

Question 15

Which animal was often shown in Ancient Egyptian art as a symbol of protection?

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Falcon

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Cat

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Snake

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Scorpion

Question 16

What was the main reason why the Ancient Egyptians created art?

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To celebrate their gods and pharaohs

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To decorate their homes

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To tell stories about their history

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To make people laugh

Question 17

What ancient Egyptian symbol stands for life and being born again?

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Ankh

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Scarab

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Lotus

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Udjat

Question 18

Who was the great pharaoh who had the Great Pyramid of Giza built?

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Khufu

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Tutankhamun

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Rameses II

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Cleopatra

Question 19

Which animal was special to the Egyptians and is often seen in their artwork?

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Cat

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Dog

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Bird

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Snake

Question 20

Which natural resource did ancient Egyptians need for building their monuments?

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Stone

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Wood

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Water

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Paper

Question 21

Which Egyptian goddess was known for love and being beautiful?

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Hathor

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Isis

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Bastet

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Nephthys

Question 22

What was the reason the Rosetta Stone was important?

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It helped us figure out how to read hieroglyphics

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It was used to make a peace treaty

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It was used to build a pyramid

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It shows a picture of a pharaoh

Question 23

What material did ancient Egyptians often use to create their sculptures?

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Wood

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Glass

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Plastic

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Rubber

Question 24

What color did the Egyptians often use to represent the sky and water?

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Blue

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Green

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Yellow

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Red

Question 25

Who was the pharaoh who ordered the building of the Great Pyramid of Giza?

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Khufu

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Hatshepsut

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Cleopatra

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Tutankhamun

Question 26

What was the main use of hieroglyphics in Ancient Egypt?

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To record important events

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To tell stories

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To write love letters

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To create magical spells

Question 27

What was NOT a common feature of Egyptian architecture?

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Pointed arches

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Large columns

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Open courtyards

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Hieroglyphic inscriptions

Question 28

Which animal was often a symbol of the goddess Isis?

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Cat

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Dog

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Lion

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Falcon

Question 29

What did Ancient Egyptians use hieroglyphics for?

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To write about stories and history

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To write down spells and curses

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To talk to the gods

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To make temples and palaces look pretty

Question 30

What were the pyramids made from?

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Stone

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Brick

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Mud

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Wood

Question 31

Which of these is a sculpture in the round?

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A statue you can walk around and look at from all sides

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A picture carved into a wall

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A picture painted on a piece of paper that can be rolled up

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A piece of jewelry you wear

Question 32

What did the Eye of Horus mean?

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It kept the pharaoh safe from getting hurt

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It was like the sun in the sky

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It was a god who could heal people

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It was money people used to buy things

Question 33

Who was the sun god in Ancient Egypt?

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Ra

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Osiris

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Anubis

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Thoth

Question 34

Which of these colors was NOT often used in Egyptian paintings?

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Purple

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Blue

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Green

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Red

Question 35

Which shape in Ancient Egyptian art often symbolizes life and growth?

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Ankh

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Eye of Horus

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Scarab beetle

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Pyramid

Question 36

What kind of special jewelry did pharaohs wear that showed they were like gods?

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Pectorals

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Necklaces

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Rings

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Bracelets

Question 37

What tall, pointy hat did pharaohs wear?

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Nemes

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Tiara

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Crown

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Headband

Question 38

Which Egyptian god looks like a dog and is in charge of the dead?

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Anubis

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Ra

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Horus

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Osiris

Question 39

What were those big triangle-shaped buildings for pharaohs called?

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Pyramids

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Obelisks

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Temples

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Sphinxes

Question 40

What were the giant structures called that were built as tombs for pharaohs?

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Pyramids

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Temples

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Obelisks

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Palaces

Question 41

What color was often associated with the god of nature and rebirth in Ancient Egyptian art?

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Green

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Blue

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Yellow

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Red

Question 42

What was the ancient Egyptian writing system called?

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Hieroglyphics

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Cuneiform

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Sumerian

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Phoenician

Question 43

Which of these is a well-known example of a painting from Ancient Egypt?

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The Tomb of Nebamun

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Girl with a Pearl Earring

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The Starry Night

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Mona Lisa

Question 44

What was the purpose of the 'ushabti' figures placed in Ancient Egyptian tombs?

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To help the deceased in the afterlife

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To decorate the tomb

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To scare away evil spirits

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To store food and supplies

Question 45

What did Ancient Egyptian artists often depict in their art?

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Deities and pharaohs

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Realistic portraits

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Abstract designs

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Beautiful landscapes

Question 46

What unique feature do Egyptian hieroglyphics have?

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They use pictures as letters

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They are similar to the English alphabet

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They are very easy to read

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They are only used for writing secret messages

Question 47

What are the enormous pyramid-shaped structures called that were built as tombs for pharaohs?

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Pyramids

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Obelisks

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Sphinxes

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Temples

Question 48

What color was often used in Egyptian art and believed to have protective powers?

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Green

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Blue

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Red

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Yellow

Question 49

What shape was a popular decorative element in Egyptian jewelry?

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Scarab

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Flower

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Star

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Heart

Question 50

How did Egyptian artists make their pottery shiny and colorful?

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Glazing

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Sanding

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Painting

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Carving

Question 51

What is a key feature of Egyptian furniture?

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Practical and simple

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Colorful and patterned

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Fancy and decorated

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Big and comfortable