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The Egyptians, they said, were the first to discover the solar year, and to portion out its course into twelve parts. They obtained this knowledge from the stars. . . . The Egyptians, they went on to affirm, first brought into use the names of the twelve gods, which the Greeks adopted from them; and first erected altars, images, and temples to the gods; and also first engraved upon stone the figures of animals.
Which aspects of Egyptian culture were key in helping them attain these achievements? Select all that apply.
Mathematics.
Religion.
Agriculture.
Architecture.
Recreation.
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Mathematics; Religion; Agriculture; Architecture.
- Mathematics: dividing the year into twelve parts and tracking the solar year required numerical and calendrical knowledge.
- Religion: the passage directly cites the naming of the twelve gods and erection of altars, images, and temples.
- Agriculture: knowledge of the solar year and stars was driven by the need to predict seasonal cycles (e.g., Nile floods) for farming.
- Architecture: erecting temples, altars, and stone engravings reflects architectural and stone-working skills.
Recreation is not relevant.
- Mathematics: dividing the year into twelve parts and tracking the solar year required numerical and calendrical knowledge.
- Religion: the passage directly cites the naming of the twelve gods and erection of altars, images, and temples.
- Agriculture: knowledge of the solar year and stars was driven by the need to predict seasonal cycles (e.g., Nile floods) for farming.
- Architecture: erecting temples, altars, and stone engravings reflects architectural and stone-working skills.
Recreation is not relevant.
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