1. Do Now Copy the HW for this week: Page 88 copy definitions for:
Section 4 quiz this Friday.
Study guide due next Friday!
Test on Egypt Tuesday 1/19!
Page 88 copy definitions for:
Hieroglyphs
Papyrus
Cross out Giza for section 4.

2. Hieroglyphs
Pictures and other written symbols that stand for ideas, things, or sounds
Papyrus
An early form of paper made from a reed plant found in the marshy areas of the Nile delta; plant used to make this paper

3. Thinking about communication
HRU
WRUD 2DAY
B HOME L8ER
GTG
LOL
BRB
What are the advantages of using this form of communication?

4. Egyptian Hieroglyphs What are these pictures showing?
What similarities are there between the use of hieroglyphs and the way we communicate today when we use text messaging on our cell phones or in ?

5. Hieroglyphs 1. Why did Egyptians first develop a writing system?   
2. How do you think the switch from writing on clay and stone to papyrus affected Egyptian society?
 3. Describe one major difference between Egyptian hieroglyphs and our language, English.
4. How could rulers use writing to their advantage? For control?
5. How could writing influence the economy of ancient Egypt? (Trade, wealth, etc.)
6. How could writing influence religion in ancient Egypt? (Priests, ceremonies, etc.)
Read page 91 about the Egyptian system of writing we call “hieroglyphs” with your group and respond to these questions:

6. 1. Why did Egyptians first develop a writing system?
They needed a way to keep track of the kingdom’s increasing wealth (trade items)
2. How do you think the switch from writing on clay and stone to papyrus affected Egyptian society?
More efficient record keeping; more record keeping; increased communication with Egyptians and outsiders
  3. Describe one major difference between Egyptian hieroglyphs and our language, English.
Hieroglyphs can be pictures; some can stand for ideas or things.
English letters only represent sounds- what they look like has nothing to do with what they represent

7. 4. How could rulers use writing to their advantage? For control?
Communicate laws
Communicate with other leaders
Communicate with his people
5. How could writing influence the economy of ancient Egypt? (Trade, wealth, etc.)
Help communicate trade contracts with other places
Those who could write became wealthy

8. 6. How could writing influence religion in ancient Egypt
6. How could writing influence religion in ancient Egypt? (Priests, ceremonies, etc.)
Keep records of religious practices
Spread religious beliefs to others
7. Until very recently, historians we not able to understand the Egyptian hieroglyphs. Describe what types of things we would not know about the Egyptians had we not figured out how to read their language.
Government records
Communication with other places
Trade records
Religious beliefs

9. The Importance of the Rosetta Stone
It translated hieroglyphs (Egyptian language) into other languages so that modern people could understand what the hieroglyphs meant.
It allowed us to read what the ancient Egyptians wrote and know their history.

10. Do Now Copy the HW. *Slavery projects will be returned.
Section 4 quiz on Tuesday.
*Slavery projects will be returned.
Anyone who needs to fill out a class participation form or get make-up work from me?

11. Exploring Ancient Artifacts
You will respond to 1-2 questions about the artifact at each table.
You are going to investigate samples of artifacts from ancient Egypt.
You will rotate tables with your group and spend 4 minutes at each table.
First, read the short paragraph about the artifact.
Then, you are to SHARE the artifact and examine it.
You MUST treat the objects with care and follow ALL instructions on the worksheet.
Failure to follow instructions will result in you leaving the room and working independently.

12. Papyrus Describe what the papyrus looks like.
Think about how papyrus is made.
How can you see that process in the papyrus itself?

13. Bead Necklaces Do you think Egyptians were buried with necklaces?
Why or why not?

14. Sistrum
After reading about the Sistrum, why do you think the papyrus-looking-and-sounding instrument was played at religious festivals?

15. Piece of Pottery
How do you think the Egyptians used pottery for burials?

16. Frankincense and Myrrh
Why do you think the Egyptians used perfumes, incense, and oils as part of religious ceremonies?

17. Modern Mummy Cloth
How difficult or time-consuming do you think it was for ancient Egyptians to create this cloth?
What does this tell you about the importance of mummification to the Egyptians?