Topic 3, Lesson 2: Achievements of Egyptian Civilization

Topic 3, Lesson 2: Achievements of Egyptian Civilization

Directions: Record any information you consider vital. I will point out certain things you need to copy. Be prepared to respond to prompts and multiple choice questions throughout lesson. Rewards will be given.

LESSON 1 REVIEW

​Lesson Essential Q.

What makes a great leader?

Unit Essential Q.

Essential Questions

Key Vocabulary - Write and define.

​Hieroglyphic Writing

• Scholars debate the firstwriting system. Which two systems is the debate between?

• What are Hieroglyphics?

• How was writing viewed in ancient Egypt?

• What was papyrus and describe its importance in ancient Egypt?

• Why was writing for the ancient Egyptians easier than writing for the Sumerians?

• What different styles of literature did the ancient Egyptians practice? What are some of their famous works?

Multiple Choice

A _______ is a drawing or symbol that represents a word or a sound. (P. 115)

• pyramid

• balloon

• hieroglyphic

• papyrus

Multiple Choice

Scribes wrote in ink on papyrus sheets. This was much ______ than pressing letters into wet clay as the Sumerians did. (P. 116)

• easier

• harder

• funner

• more

​Art and Architecture

• What was the significance to the temple complex at Karnak

• Why did Egyptians build pyramids?

• Who initially designed the step pyramid which later involved into the true pyramid we think of today?

• Discuss the significance of the Sphinx.

• What did these pyramids and other giant monuments reveal about ancient Egyptians?

• Why is the Great Pyramid of Giza onsidered a wonder?

• Why were the walls of tombs often painted? Why were small statues often found in tombs?

Multiple Choice

An architect named _______ designed a new kind of tomb for his pharaoh with six stone mounds, one on top of the other. (P. 117)

• Hatshepshut

• Perceus

• Ramses ll

• Imhotep

Multiple Choice

During the Old Kingdom, three enormous pyramids were built at Giza for king _______.

• Khufu

• Khafre

• Menkaure

• Sphinx

​Ancient Egyptian Advancements

• Discuss the Egyptian Calendar.

• Discuss the Egyptians mastery of mathematics.

• Discuss Egyptian advances in astronomy, engineering, chemistry, irrigation, and medicine.