Ancient Egypt and 101 Questions Author:Ana Ruiz We have all at one time or another been intrigued by some aspect of ancient Egyptian culture and their astonishing technological advances. My goal has been to provide clear and concise answers to 101 questions that I have compiled surrounding this fascinating civilization; questions such as why the cat was worshipped, why Pharaohs wore false bea... more »rds, why figures were always drawn in profile, why the pyramids were built, and how obelisks were raised. Discover how the ancient Egyptians lived along the banks of the Nile 5,000 years ago. Meet some of the multitude of deities that were worshipped and learn about their belief in immortality and the afterlife. Appreciate how they raised cities and gigantic monuments, built sea vessels, created a language, an alphabet, and the basis of our calendar. Explore their remarkable contributions to surgery, medicine, dentistry, forensic sciences, astronomy, agriculture, architecture, art, and much more.« less