Ancient History: Egypt › Literacy and Communication
The oldest discovered example of Egyptian hieroglyphics dates back to around 3400 BCE. On what sort of material or structure is this example found?
Which variety of Egyptian writing is still used today in Christian churches throughout Egypt?
The Book of Kemyt was primarily used __________.
Which of these people were most likely to be literate?
What is the primary purpose of the Satire of the Trades?
The Pyramid Texts, Coffin Texts, and the Egyptian Book of the Dead all emerged to counteract __________.
Having far more than English letters, there are more than _____________ different hieroglyphs.
Which answer choice best describes why Egypt became a major player in Middle Eastern politics during the Old Kingdom?
Which ancient Egyptian text, consisting of a list of kings of Egypt from the First to Fifth Dynasties as well as important events associated with the reign of each Pharaoh, is an essential source for the history of the Old Kingdom?
Which style of Egyptian script was first developed in the eighth century CE with the intent of simplifying writing for scribes, merchants, and others?