Vocabulary
A structure with triangular sides
Pyramid
True or false. Most Egyptians knew how to write.
False
How many different calendars did the Egyptians develop?
2
The pyramids were the largest structures on earth for approximately how long?
4,000 years
Egyptians learned a lot about anatomy from their work with what?
Mummies
Writing surface made from the papyrus reed
Papyrus
What modern day word comes from papyrus?
Paper
How many months are in the Egyptian solar calendar? How many days?
12 months and 365 days
How tall was the Pyramid of Khufu when it was built?
481 feet
Other than the pyramids what else did the Egyptians create that showed their mastery of engineering?
Complex systems of irrigation
A drawing or symbol that represents a word or sound
Hieroglyphic
DAILY DOUBLE-Why were scribes valued by the Egyptians?
Their knowledge and ability to record information
Why is a leap year needed in a solar calendar?
To allow the calendar to catch up with the seasons
DAILY DOUBLE- What was one important function of statues in tombs?
A dead person's spirit could use it if their real body was destroyed
Egyptian doctors studied diseases and which allowed them to do what?
Develop effective medicines to treat or cure diseases
The study of the structure of the body and its organs
Anatomy
What was the Book of the Dead?
A guide to the afterlife for dead souls
Why did Egyptians use the solar calendar rather than the lunar calendar for record keeping?
Made their records more accurate
What was the purpose of the paintings on the walls of Egyptian tombs?
To provide the person buried in the tomb with all the objects and pleasures shown in the painting
What are some examples of inventions the ancient Egyptians came up with? (Name 2)
Early forms of glass, mortar for setting stones and bricks, and different cosmetics
A statue or other free-standing piece or art made of clay, stone, or other materials
Sculpture
Why was papyrus easier than clay to use for writing? (Name 2)
Papyrus is lighter to carry, it took up less space to store, and it didn't take as long to dry
How are Sirius and the Nile connected?
Sirius first appeared in the morning sky every year around the same time that the Nile flooded
Why did Egyptian kings build large tombs?
Wanted the pyramids to reflect their power
What ancient Egyptian tool was used to observe stars and other objects in the sky?
Merkhet