Chapter 4 Section 4

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OBJECTIVE:
Explain that the Egyptians valued writing and wrote for many purposes.

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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?

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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.

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There were nearly _____ hieroglyphs, no vowels, and very complicated rules.

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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.

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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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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.

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How did the Egyptians develop such a detailed understanding of anatomy?

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The mummy of Ramses II lies in the _____ Museum.

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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.

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OBJECTIVE:
Explain how ancient Egyptians created distinctive art and architecture.

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Describe frontalism.

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What might you see on an ancient Egyptian painting?

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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.

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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?

Egyptian writing used hieroglyphs instead of _____. It could be a picture representing an object, or it could represent a sound or an idea.

There were nearly _____ hieroglyphs, no vowels, and very complicated rules.

For important documents, the Egyptians used sheets of a paperlike material called _____, made from reeds that grew along the banks of the Nile.

How did the Rosetta Stone help historians understand hieroglyphs?

How did the Egyptians develop such a detailed understanding of anatomy?

The mummy of Ramses II lies in the _____ Museum.

_____ jars contained the internal organs of a mummified body. The head-shaped lids on the jars represent the sons of the god Horus.

Describe frontalism.

What might you see on an ancient Egyptian painting?

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.

Egyptian architects applied mathematics to their designs using the “_ _,” which helped them achieve the most pleasing proportions.

This carving shows a pair of scribes at work during the Old Kingdom. What does the image tell you about a scribe’s job?

Egyptian writing used hieroglyphs instead of _____. It could be a picture representing an object, or it could represent a sound or an idea.

Match the common hieroglyph with its sound or picture.

There were nearly _____ hieroglyphs, no vowels, and very complicated rules.

For important documents, the Egyptians used sheets of a paperlike material called _____, made from reeds that grew along the banks of the Nile.

How did the Rosetta Stone help historians understand hieroglyphs?

How did the Egyptians develop such a detailed understanding of anatomy?

Ancient Egyptian doctors performed _____.

The mummy of Ramses II lies in the _____ Museum.

Why did Ramses II need a passport? (Yes, he really did get one!)

What was his occupation on his passport?

_____ jars contained the internal organs of a mummified body. The head-shaped lids on the jars represent the sons of the god Horus.

How did science and mathematics help advance ancient Egyptian civilization?

Describe frontalism.

What might you see on an ancient Egyptian painting?

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.

Egyptian architects applied mathematics to their designs using the “_ _,” which helped them achieve the most pleasing proportions.

Why did Ramses II need a passport? (Yes, he really did get one!)

What was his occupation on his passport?

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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?

Egyptian writing used hieroglyphs instead of _____. It could be a picture representing an object, or it could represent a sound or an idea.

There were nearly _____ hieroglyphs, no vowels, and very complicated rules.

For important documents, the Egyptians used sheets of a paperlike material called _____, made from reeds that grew along the banks of the Nile.

How did the Rosetta Stone help historians understand hieroglyphs?

How did the Egyptians develop such a detailed understanding of anatomy?

The mummy of Ramses II lies in the _____ Museum.

_____ jars contained the internal organs of a mummified body. The head-shaped lids on the jars represent the sons of the god Horus.

Describe frontalism.

What might you see on an ancient Egyptian painting?

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.

Egyptian architects applied mathematics to their designs using the “_____ _____,” which helped them achieve the most pleasing proportions.

This carving shows a pair of scribes at work during the Old Kingdom. What does the image tell you about a scribe’s job?

Egyptian writing used hieroglyphs instead of _____. It could be a picture representing an object, or it could represent a sound or an idea.

Match the common hieroglyph with its sound or picture.

There were nearly _____ hieroglyphs, no vowels, and very complicated rules.

For important documents, the Egyptians used sheets of a paperlike material called _____, made from reeds that grew along the banks of the Nile.

How did the Rosetta Stone help historians understand hieroglyphs?

How did the Egyptians develop such a detailed understanding of anatomy?

Ancient Egyptian doctors performed _____.

The mummy of Ramses II lies in the _____ Museum.

Why did Ramses II need a passport? (Yes, he really did get one!)

What was his occupation on his passport?

_____ jars contained the internal organs of a mummified body. The head-shaped lids on the jars represent the sons of the god Horus.

How did science and mathematics help advance ancient Egyptian civilization?

Describe frontalism.

What might you see on an ancient Egyptian painting?

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.

Egyptian architects applied mathematics to their designs using the “_____ _____,” which helped them achieve the most pleasing proportions.

Why did Ramses II need a passport? (Yes, he really did get one!)

What was his occupation on his passport?

Egyptian architects applied mathematics to their designs using the “_ _,” which helped them achieve the most pleasing proportions.

Egyptian architects applied mathematics to their designs using the “_ _,” which helped them achieve the most pleasing proportions.