Ancient Egypt Lecture

Friendly Reminder(s)

• In addition to writing down the lecture notes, you will also be GRADED ON ACCURACY for the questions!!!

  • Meaning, TAKE YOUR TIME answering questions because if you rush or do not take your time, you might miss points you should not miss!!!

• ONCE COMPLETE, LEAVE YOUR NOTES ON YOUR DESK and I will come by and collect them towards the end of class!

Multiple Choice

True or False: Egypt was bordered on both sides by miles of scorching rainforest.

• False

• True

Multiple Choice

Looking at the map on the previous slide, where were most cities developed in Egypt? Hint: pay attention to how the map is labeled, referring to where the upper and lower Niles are located.

• Upper Nile

• Lower Nile

Multiple Choice

What were Pharaohs thought to control by the Egyptian people?

• Time

• Space

• Nature

Multiple Choice

True or False: Egyptians were polytheistic and believed the gods controlled all aspects of life.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What was the name of the stone used to translate Egyptian hieroglyphics?

• Pyramid Stone
• Sphinx Stone
• Ankh Stone
• Rosetta Stone

Multiple Select

Select all that apply: Like many large civilizations, Egypt did not fall all at once. What factors would ultimately lead to its demise?

• Foreign Invasion

• Economic Decline

• Social Unrest

• Cultural Assimilation

• Military Defeats

Poll

Poll Question: Based on the explanations found in your lecture notes, which of the four factors do you feel is most responsible for the end of the Egyptians?

• Foreign Invasions

• Economic Decline

• Social Unrest

• Cultural Assimilation

Open Ended

Based on how you answered the poll question on the previous slide, explain your reasoning. Note: You can pick multiple factors when explaining your answer. MUST TYPE IN COMPLETE SENTENCES WHEN EXPLAINING YOUR ANSWER!!!