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How did Egyptians use hieroglyphics and papyrus help advance their society.
They made it possible for the Egyptians to share knowledge and literature
Why were the Egyptians able to build the pyramids
The Egyptian were skilled at geometry and engineering.
If papyrus couldn't last long time in Egypt's dry environment ,how would that have affected our understanding of ancient Egypt society.
We would not know as much because the written records gives us a sense of what was in the heart and minds of the Egyptian people.
Why are the pyramids considered one of ancient Egypt's greatest achievements
They were the largest structures on Earth and required vast organization's,labor, and supplies
How did the Egyptian's knowledge of astronomy help the farm
The Egyptian's Ambler stood that Sirius appeared above the horizon before sunrise about the same time of year as the Nile floods
What were three Egyptian achievements in science and mathematics
The Egyptians created a calendar, and irrigation system, and were skilled in mathematics, chemistry, engineering, astronomy, and medicine.
Why do people still admire the pyramids and art the Egyptian created.
The pharaoh might want the statue in the afterlife.
How did writing make Egypt's complex civilization and technology possible
It allowed Egyptians to share and preserved knowledge.
What was different about Kush's meroitic script.
It was a true alphabet its character's stood for sounds rather than ideas.
How did trade cause culture and ideas to spread between Egypt and Kush
Trade brought the kushites and Egyptians into closer contact with each other.
How did trade benefit both Egypt and Kush.
Both used trade to gain wealth and to obtain goods they could not produce locally.
Why might the kushites have depended more heavily on trade than the Egyptians
The kushites has relied on trade for food, whereas Egyptians did not.
What was the impact of kush moving its capital to Meroe.
Meroe was easy to defend it provided more water for farming, grown trees, and melting ore.
Describe the way interdependence had an effect on Commerce in ancient Egypt
Egypt's interdependence through trade and Commerce helped its economy.
Why did Egypt conquer Kush
To obtain goods they could not produce themselves.
How did Kush's geography affect its relationship with Egypt.
Kush could not grow as much food as Egypt because it did not receive much water from the Nile during flooding.
What role did pharaoh's play in ancient Egypt's religion.
Pharoahs were seen as gods so people obeyed them.
Compare and contrast the ways in which farmers and scribes contribute to ancient Egypt civilization
Farmers provided food for scribes. Scribes kept record, collected taxes, and supervised projects, and they all served pharaohs.
How did the Nile contribute to the growth of ancient Egyptian culture
Because of the Niles floods farmers could grow surpluses. As a result, other members of could specialize in other jobs.
How is the creation of mummies related to Egypt's dynasties.
After death the pharaohs of Egypt were made into mummies to preserve them for the afterlife.
Describe the Niles and its importance to ancient Egypt
It was important to ancient Egypt because it provided water in the desert and made farming possible.
How did growing the surplus of crops affect ancient Egypt.
Food surplus enabled some people to perform work other than farming.
Name one accomplishment of pharaohs of the Middle and new Kingdom.
Pharaohs of the Middle Kingdom built canals to control Nile floods. Pharaoh's of the new Kingdom conquered lands in Asia and Africa adding to Egypt's size and wealth.
Describe how the Egyptian society functioned
They encouraged all social levels to support the pharaoh who was seen as God.
What role did pharaoh's, artisans, and bureaucracy play in ancient Egypt.
Pharoahs led to the Egyptian society. Artisans made necessary goods. The Bureaucracy supported the Pharoah and ran the government.