Explain that the Egyptians valued writing and wrote for many purposes.
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Question 1
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This carving shows a pair of scribes at work during the Old Kingdom. What does the image tell you about a scribe’s job?
Question 2
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Egyptian writing used hieroglyphs instead of _____. It could be a picture representing an object, or it could represent a sound or an idea.
Question 3
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Match the common hieroglyph with its sound or picture.
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Question 4
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There were nearly _____ hieroglyphs, no vowels, and very complicated rules.
Question 5
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Few people mastered the skill of writing in hieroglyphs. These special people were known as _____, or professional writers, and they were among the most highly respected people in Egypt. It took five years of intense training to become a _____, but the benefits made up for the hard work. _____ were powerful, well paid, and had many privileges.
Question 6
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For important documents, the Egyptians used sheets of a paperlike material called _____, made from reeds that grew along the banks of the Nile.
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Question 7
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How did the Rosetta Stone help historians understand hieroglyphs?
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OBJECTIVE:
Explain how Egyptians put their advanced knowledge of medicine, science, and mathematics to practical use.
Question 8
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How did the Egyptians develop such a detailed understanding of anatomy?
Question 9
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Ancient Egyptian doctors performed _____.
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Question 10
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The mummy of Ramses II lies in the _____ Museum.
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Question 11
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Why did Ramses II need a passport? (Yes, he really did get one!)
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Question 12
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What was his occupation on his passport?
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Question 13
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_____ jars contained the internal organs of a mummified body. The head-shaped lids on the jars represent the sons of the god Horus.
Question 14
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How did science and mathematics help advance ancient Egyptian civilization?
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OBJECTIVE:
Explain how ancient Egyptians created distinctive art and architecture.
Question 15
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Describe frontalism.
Question 16
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What might you see on an ancient Egyptian painting?
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Question 17
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Egyptian architects used their knowledge of proportion and shapes to create these impressive columns in the temple of _____ at Karnak. The columns were decorated with hieroglyphs and carved figures.
Question 18
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Egyptian architects applied mathematics to their designs using the “_____ _____,” which helped them achieve the most pleasing proportions.