1. Warm-up Questions
What was the key in deciphering the meaning of hieroglyphics?
What was the purpose of tomb art?

2. Ancient Egypt Egyptian Achievements Ancient Civilizations
Mr. Hollingsworth’s World History
Monday – September 24, 2018

3. 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.

4. 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?

5. 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.

6. Egyptian Achievements
Egyptian Temples:
Temple of Karnak
Temple of Abu Simbel
Temple of Luxor

7. 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

8. Egyptian Achievements
Egyptian Art:

9. Egyptian Achievements
Egyptian Art:

10. Key Terms Review Strong rapids
cataracts
A triangle-shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river
delta

11. Key Terms Review People from rich and powerful families.
nobles
A series of rulers from the same family
dynasty

12. Key Terms Review Paper-like material made out of reeds.
papyrus
Specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth after embalming
mummies

13. Key Terms Review People of wealth and power Huge stone tombs elite
pyramids

14. Key Terms Review Egyptian system of writing
Hieroglyphics
Tall, four sided pillar that is pointed at the top
obelisk

15. Key Terms Review
Stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics, Greek, and later Egyptian
Rosetta Stone

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18. 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.