Chapter 2.1 Terms Hieroglyphics Papyrus Dynasty Pharaoh Polytheism Monotheism Rosetta Stone Menes Hyksos Hatshepsut

Use pages 20-25 to identify the civilization characteristics of the Nile River Valley Civilization (Egypt) Surplus food: Government: Division of Labor: Writing System: Calendar:

Objective 1: What did Egyptians achieve in the arts and architecture?

Use pages 26-29 to record Egyptian achievements in the 6 areas listed below Architecture Mathematics The Arts Medicine Education Science

Objective 2: How did Egyptians express their religious beliefs? The Egyptians did not believe that their life cycle ended with death. The Egyptians felt the body needed to be preserved to make existence after death possible. How did Egyptians preserve bodies after death? What objects might people with such religious beliefs consider to be important in the afterlife? What were some Egyptian beliefs about afterlife?

Instructions: Divide your paper into thirds and label the top of each section like the chart below. Read pages 22-25 and fill in your chart with notes as you read to compare the three Egyptian kingdoms. OLD KINGDOM 2650-2180 B.C. MIDDLE KINGDOM 2040-1650 B.C. NEW KINGDOM 1570-1100 B.C. Global Relations: Internal Power Structure: Technological Developments: Cause of Collapse:

Reasons why kingdoms collapse Civil War Attacks from invaders outside the kingdom Empire too big to protect Poor leadership (corruption)/Rule of the rich Religious differences

Chapter 2.1 and 2.2 Review