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PAGES 114-115

OBJECTIVE:
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
5.

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
6.

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
7.

How did the Rosetta Stone help historians understand hieroglyphs?

PAGES 116-117

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?

PAGES 118-119

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.