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Egyptian Contributions Chapter 4 section 5
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Contributions The Egyptians made many contributions to civilizations. Papyrus- paper made from reeds. Ink Papyrus was made into baskets and sandals
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Contributions Mathematics: Number system based on the number 10 Used fractions and whole numbers Used geometry to survey the land
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–Made a calendar based on when the Nile flooded every year Calendar had 3 seasons of 120 days, and 5 feast days for the Gods
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Contributions Medicine:- 1 st to specialize in medicine Dentists, eye doctors, animal doctors, surgeons First to use splints, bandages, compresses
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Sewed up cuts and set broken bones Treated indigestion with castor oil Treated hair loss
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Contributions Jewelry made of stones Wore wigs for special occasions- most had shaved heads or very short hair Used henna as hair dye, nail polish, and other cosmetics Used lotions to keep skin soft Used eye make-up (Kohl) Linen garments
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Contributions Wealthy people shaved their heads and wore wigs to protect themselves from the sun and guard against lice Children shaved their heads also- but left one lock of hair hanging down by their ear
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Jobs People worked as farmers, soldiers, carpenters Embalmers, priests, government jobs such as viziers, palace dancers, fan bearers
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Military Ancient Egyptians of Old and Middle Kingdoms didn’t go to war until the New Kingdom period. At this time Egypt had wheeled chariots and the composite bow The army was made up of those who were drafted, professional Egyptian soldiers, and foreign mercenaries under the command of a general who answered to the Pharaoh.
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