Ancient+Egypt

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=The Rosetta Stone= The Rosetta Stone is looked after by the British Museum. Here is their information page: @http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/highlights/highlight_objects/aes/t/the_rosetta_stone.aspx

Class Q+A...
1. How many cartouches can you find on the Rosetta Stone? Five 2. What languages were on it? Ancient Greek, Ancient Egyptian Hyroglyphics and Demotic 3. When was it found? 4. What is it made out of? Quiz: Rosetta Stone Quiz = = = = = = =Gods and Goddesses=

The Ancient Egyptians were //polytheistic//. Learn about the many different gods and goddesses that the Ancient Egyptians worshiped here: @http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/gods/home.html




 * Essential question: Why did the Ancient Egyptians believe in so many deities? What was the point for everyday people? What about for pharaohs and priests?**