Chapter 4 Section 4

Describe hieroglyphics.

• Hieroglyphics was a writing system that used symbols to represent more than one sound.

• Hieroglyphics was a writing system that used symbols to represent more than two sounds.

• Hieroglyphics was a writing system that used symbols to represent more than three sounds.

• Hieroglyphics was a writing system that used symbols to represent more than four sounds.

Describe how Egyptians used hieroglyphics.

• Hieroglyphics was a writing system that used symbols to represent more than one sound.

• Hieroglyphics could be written vertically, horizontally, right to left, or left to right.

• Hieroglyphics could be written vertically, horizontally or left to right.

• Hieroglyphics could be written vertically, horizontally, or right to left.

Describe the Rosetta Stone.

• The Rosetta Stone was a stone slab that was inscribed with hieroglyphics and a later form of Egyptian. Scholars who knew Greek figured out what the hieroglyphics said.

• The Rosetta Stone was a stone slab that was inscribed with hieroglyphics, English, and a later form of Egyptian.

• The Rosetta Stone was a stone slab that was inscribed with a later form of Egyptian. Scholars who knew this figured out what the hieroglyphics said.

• The Rosetta Stone was a stone slab that was inscribed with hieroglyphics, Greek, and a later form of Egyptian. Scholars who knew Greek figured out what the hieroglyphics said.

Give examples of the many texts that survived in Egypt’s dry climate.

• 1) historical texts and 2) stories.

• 1) historical texts, 2) science texts, 3) medical manuals, 4) literary works, 5) poems, and 6) stories.

• 1) historical texts, 2) medical manuals, 3) poems, and 4) stories.

• 1) historical texts, 2) science texts, 3) medical manuals, 4) literary works, and 5) poems

Explain why the temples were believed to be the home of the gods.

• People visited temples to worship.

• People visited temples to worship and offer gifts.

• People visited temples to offer gifts, and ask for favors.

• People visited temples to worship, offer gifts, and ask for favors.

Describe what features Egyptian temples had that made them similar.

• Features Egyptian temples had that made them similar were: 1) sphinxes and 2) huge entrances

• Features Egyptian temples had that made them similar were: 1) sphinxes and 2) obelisks

• Features Egyptian temples had that made them similar were: 1) sphinxes, 2) huge entrances, and 3) obelisks

• Features Egyptian temples had that made them similar were: 1) sphinxes, 2) huge entrances, 3) crosses and 4) obelisks

Give examples of how temples were decorated extravagantly.

• Temples were decorated extravagantly because 1) huge columns supported the roof and 2) columns and walls were covered with paintings and hieroglyphics.

• Temples were decorated extravagantly because 1) huge columns supported the roof, 2) columns and walls were covered with paintings and hieroglyphics, 3) statues lined the walls, and 4) the sanctuary was the most sacred part of the temple.

• Temples were decorated extravagantly because 1) huge columns supported the roof, 2) columns and walls were covered with paintings and hieroglyphics, and 3) statues lined the walls.

• Temples were decorated extravagantly because 1) huge columns supported the roof, 2) columns and walls were covered with paintings and hieroglyphics, and 3) the sanctuary was the most sacred part of the temple.

Give examples of how Abu Simbel was impressive.

• 1) It was carved out of sandstone cliffs and 2) 66 ft. tall statues of Ramses the Great stood at the entrance.

• 1) It was carved out of sandstone cliffs

• 1) 66 ft. tall statues of Ramses the Great stood at the entrance.

Give examples of how paintings tell about many different events.

• Paintings tell historical events and religious rituals.

• Paintings tell religious rituals and scenes from everyday life.

• Paintings tell historical events and scenes from everyday life.

• Paintings tell historical events, religious rituals, and scenes from everyday life.

Give an example of how Egyptians excelled at stone working.

• Tombs included statues and carvings on the wall.

• Tombs included statues.

• Tombs included carvings on the wall.

• Tombs included mummies, statues and carvings on the wall.