1. Egyptian Contributions Chapter 4 section 5

2. Contributions  The Egyptians made many contributions to civilizations.  Papyrus- paper made from reeds.  Ink  Papyrus was made into baskets and sandals

3. Contributions  Mathematics:  Number system based on the number 10  Used fractions and whole numbers  Used geometry to survey the land

4. –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

5. Contributions  Medicine:- 1 st to specialize in medicine  Dentists, eye doctors, animal doctors, surgeons  First to use splints, bandages, compresses

6.  Sewed up cuts and set broken bones  Treated indigestion with castor oil  Treated hair loss

7. 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

8. 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

9. Jobs  People worked as farmers, soldiers, carpenters  Embalmers, priests, government jobs such as viziers, palace dancers, fan bearers

10. 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.