Vocabulary
Define Monotheism
The belief in only one God.
The ancient Egyptians were polytheistic. Name another civilization that believed in multiple gods/goddesses. (Hint: We have already learned about this civilization.)
Mesopotamia
Name an invention/achievement from ancient Egypt.
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What continent is Egypt on?
Africa
What is our next unit?
India and China
Define Polytheism
The belief in more than one god/goddess.
__________ and __________ were inseparable in Ancient Egypt.
Government and Religion
What Egyptian invention helped them move people and goods from place to place faster and more efficiently?
Cargo Ships
What major river runs through Egypt?
The Nile River
Which of the following was NOT a job of the pharaoh?
a. collecting taxes
b. to write the market transactions
c. go between for the people and the gods
d. protect the people
b. to write the market transactions
Define Specialization
the process of concentrating on and becoming an expert in a specific subject or skill
What were pharaohs seen as during the Middle Kingdom?
Representatives of the gods on Earth
These types of tools and inventions allowed the Egyptians to create large complex structures like the temples and pyramids. What are these tools called?
Simple Machines like wedges and ramps
In which direction does the Nile River flow?
North
Why did most of the citizens of Ancient Egypt accept Pharaoh as the supreme leader?
Religion was very important to their daily lives, and they considered Pharaoh to be godlike
Define Simple Machines
any of the basic mechanical devices for applying a force; such as an inclined plane, wedge, or lever
Why were priests on the same level as government officials in the social and political structure of Ancient Egypt?
Religion and government were not separate, and priests were appointed by the pharaoh as advisors for everyday religious guidance.
How did new knowledge impact the growth of papyrus?
Once the Egyptians saw how useful it was, they began purposefully harvesting and creating new products with the plant.
Describe the physical environment of Egypt. (Hint: Think Physical Features)
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Nile River; Desert, Fertile Land, Cataracts
Explain how papyrus is processed from a plant into a paper product.
1. Grown along river
2. Harvested by farmer
3. Stalks split, dried, and woven by a weaver
4. Tablet was dried and smoothed
5. Papyrus sold at market or sent to scribes
the entire process of making and selling goods (including every stage from the supply of materials and the manufacture of the goods through to their distribution and sale)
Explain the major differences between Judaism and the Ancient Egyptian religions.
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Judaism: Monotheistic; Focused on How to Live Your Life; etc.
Ancient Egyptians: Polytheistic; Focused on the Afterlife; etc.
Creating and using mathematical knowledge like geometry and algebra helped:
engineers and architects build pyramids and palaces faster and sturdier
engineers redraw property lines (or where buildings were) after the Nile flooded, so the could rebuild what was lost
track market transactions and trade
The Nile River had many positive impacts on the Ancient Egyptians. What is a positive impact the Nile River had on the movement of goods, people, and ideas?
The Nile River provided a route for boats to travel, allowing the movement of goods, people, and ideas to increase.
Explain how the wide variety of uses of papyrus led to specialization.
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