Egyptian Achievements Chapter 4 Section 4

What is papyrus?

• a long lasting paper like material made from reeds

• the Egyptian writing system

• a stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics

• a tall four sided pillar with a point on top

What is the ancient Egyptian writing system called?

• cuneiform
• the alphabet
• hieroglyphics
• pictographs

A tall four-sided pillar that is pointed at the top is called a _____________.

• teepee
• pyramid
• obelisk
• church

Where can an obelisk be found in the United States?

• Kenosha
• Washington DC
• New York
• Africa

Temple art was created to honor the gods.

• True
• False

The Sphinx has the head of a Pharaoh and the body of a...

• Snake
• Scarab Beetle
• Lion
• Dog

_______ ended up being the key to reading hieroglyphics

• King Tut's Tomb

• The Pyramids

• Shadoof

• The Rosetta Stone

The first type of paper they developed was:

• Cotton

• Construction

• Poppyseed

• Papyrus

Why were Egyptian temples built?

• To make Egypt look nice

• To honor the gods

• To show off their decorating skills

• To display artwork

True or false: Egyptian temples were NOT highly decorated

• True

• False