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Warm-up Questions What was the key in deciphering the meaning of hieroglyphics? What was the purpose of tomb art?
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Ancient Egypt Egyptian Achievements Ancient Civilizations
Mr. Hollingsworth’s World History Monday – September 24, 2018
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Today’s Learning Targets
I will use the academic vocabulary of this region and time appropriately. I will locate geographical features of ancient Egypt on a map. I will summarize Egyptian achievements. I will describe the architectural works created by the Egyptians.
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Warm-up Questions What was the key in deciphering the meaning of hieroglyphics? The Rosetta Stone What was the purpose of tomb art? for the enjoyment of the dead What was the key in deciphering the meaning of hieroglyphics? What was the purpose of tomb art?
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Egyptian Achievements
Papyrus: Cause - did not decay in Egyptian climate Effect - many Egyptian texts survived Result – We are able to learn a great deal about ancient Egypt Example – The Book of the Dead tells us much about their religion.
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Egyptian Achievements
Egyptian Temples: Temple of Karnak Temple of Abu Simbel Temple of Luxor
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Egyptian Achievements
Egyptian Art: Paintings on canvas, papyrus, pottery, plaster, wood, and walls of temples and tombs Style: humans heads and legs are seen from the side, but the upper body and shoulders are shown straight on. Size of image determines importance
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Egyptian Achievements
Egyptian Art:
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Egyptian Achievements
Egyptian Art:
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Key Terms Review Strong rapids
cataracts A triangle-shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river delta
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Key Terms Review People from rich and powerful families.
nobles A series of rulers from the same family dynasty
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Key Terms Review Paper-like material made out of reeds.
papyrus Specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth after embalming mummies
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Key Terms Review People of wealth and power Huge stone tombs elite
pyramids
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Key Terms Review Egyptian system of writing
Hieroglyphics Tall, four sided pillar that is pointed at the top obelisk
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Key Terms Review Stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics, Greek, and later Egyptian Rosetta Stone
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Today’s Learning Targets
I can use the academic vocabulary of this region and time appropriately. I can locate geographical features of ancient Egypt on a map. I can summarize Egyptian achievements. I can describe the architectural works created by the Egyptians.
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