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Which writing system is called Hieroglyphics?
The Ancient Egyptian The Egyptian hieroglyphic script was one of the writing systems used by ancient Egyptians to represent their language. Because of their pictorial elegance, Herodotus and other important Greeks believed that Egyptian hieroglyphs were something sacred, so they referred to them as 'holy writing'.
What is the capital of France?
Paris Paris, city and capital of France, situated in the north-central part of the country. People were living on the site of the present-day city, located along the Seine River some 233 miles (375 km) upstream from the river's mouth on the English Channel (La Manche), by about 7600 bce....
7 Questions With CJ Flay
Listen Watch Can you tell us about yourself? Hello, I'm CJ Flay. I teach at Lakeshore Middle School in Iredell County in North Carolina. I'm a middle school, computer teacher. I have only been at this school for one year, but I've been in Iredell County teaching middle school...
Which is the smallest and most densely populated state in the U.S?
Alaska In 2020, Washington, D.C. had the highest population density in the United States, with 11,686 people per square mile. As a whole, there were 93 residents per square mile in the U.S., and Alaska was the state with the lowest population density, with 1.28 residents per square mile.
Maryland Fun Facts For Teachers
The United States Naval Academy was founded on October 10, 1845 at Annapolis. In 1830 the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company built the first railroad station in Baltimore. During revolutionary times Rockville was known as Hungerford’s Tavern the name of its most familiar landmark. One of the first calls to...
Maine Fun Facts For Teachers
Eastport is the most eastern city in the United States. The city is considered the first place in the United States to receive the rays of the morning sun. In Wilton there’s a cannery that imports and cans only dandelion greens. Maine is the only state in the United States...
Louisiana Fun Facts For Teachers
The world famous “Mardi Gras” is celebrated in New Orleans. Mardi Gras is an ancient custom that originated in southern Europe. It celebrates food and fun just before the 40 days of Lent: a Catholic time of prayer and sacrifice. The Battle of New Orleans, which made Andrew Jackson a...