Warm-up Questions 9/25/19

What was the key in deciphering the meaning of hieroglyphics?

What was the purpose of tomb art?

Weekly Homework

Monday – Rd. ch4, sc4.

Tuesday – None.

Wednesday – Study for your key terms test tomorrow.

Thursday – Rd. ch4, sc5.

Friday – Have a great weekend.

Ancient Egypt

Egyptian Achievements

Ancient Civilizations

Mr. Hollingsworth’s World History

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.

I will learn to analyze research articles.

Warm-up Questions

What was the key in deciphering the meaning of hieroglyphics?

The Rosetta Stone

What was the purpose of tomb art?

It was for the enjoyment of the dead.

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.

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

Egyptian Achievements

Egyptian Art:

Egyptian Achievements

Egyptian Art:

Article Analysis

Article analysis is an important skill to develop in order to evaluate information that you must use in your continuing education.

Your article will be provided to you.

• It will also be made available in Google Classroom.

You must stay formal and objective in your summary.

• Use of proper grammar is a requirement.

Key Terms Review

Strong rapids

cataracts

A triangle-shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river

delta

Key Terms Review

A series of rulers from the same family

dynasty

Key Terms Review

People from rich and powerful families

nobles

Key Terms Review

Specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth after embalming

mummies

Key Terms Review

People of wealth and power

elite

Huge stone tombs

pyramids

Key Terms Review

Egyptian system of writing

Hieroglyphics

Tall, four sided pillar that is pointed at the top

obelisk

Key Terms Review

Paper-like material made out of reeds

papyrus

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Chunking Map Items

Water -

Nile Delta Mediterranean Sea

Nile River Red Sea

First Cataract Dead Sea

Second Cataract

Land –

Great Pyramid Sinai Peninsula

Western Desert Eastern Desert

SurveyWhat was the Artisans social rank?

Middle class.

What group of people were just below priests in social class?

scribes

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.

I can learn to analyze research articles.