Jack Parsons 1913 1 Stickel Ancient Egyptian word list

Where did these civilizations settle? Egyptians- The Egyptians settled along the Nile River in the northeast corner of Africa from about 3100 B.C.E to 350 C.E. Kushites- The Kushites settled on the southern part of the Nile River, in southern Egypt from about 2000 B.C.E. until 350 C.E. Hebrews- The Hebrews settled in the northeast of Egypt, or Canaan lasting from about 1800 B.C.E. until it was destroyed in 70 C.E.

Geography: Important fact- The Nile river was crucial for the Egyptians survival.

Diet: Important fact(s)- The Egyptians were open to having meat (geese, duck, oxen, gazelle, etc.) which was a good source of protein. They were also accessible to good crop such as wheat, barley, and flax.

Recreation: Important fact(s)- Games and toys were important for the living and the dead. Egyptian children would commonly play senate, a game very similar to chess. Some Senate boards were very elaborate and were made with ivory, and turquoise.

Clothing: Important fact(s)- Egyptian clothing was traditionally made from linen, a fabric made of flax, a plant that grew along the Nile. The traditional Egyptian sandal, made for both genders, was made of papyrus.

Housing: Important Fact- Most homes were made of sun-dried mud scooped from the banks of the Nile River, eventually mixed with pebbles and straw.

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Beauty: Important Fact- Egyptian wigs were made out of real human hair and were fastened to the scalp with beeswax. Men and women both wore makeup and perfume.

Language: Important fact- There are 700 different hieroglyphs* in the Egyptian language. *Hieroglyph means sacred carving in Greek

Music: Important fact- Dancers would dance to the sound of flutes, castanets, rattles, clappers, and symbols.

Pharaohs: Important fact- Many powerful and beloved deities (such as Osiris) were depicted with beards; therefore, wearing a beard was an iconic symbol of power

Burial: Important fact- Poor citizens were often wrapped in linen, and buried in the sandy desert, whereas Pharaoh Khufu of the old kingdom was buried in a cedar sarcophagus.

Afterlife: Important fact- Death rituals and preparation for the afterlife were so elaborate, that Egyptologists know more about how Egyptians died than how they lived.

Jack Parsons 1913 1 Stickel Tombs: Important fact- The worst crime you could commit in Egypt was tomb robbery, and thieves who were actually caught and impaled with a big stick

Define these terms: Geography- The physical features of the land including rivers, mountains, valleys, deserts, climates, and the fertility of the soil Topography- The surface features of a place or region, such as mountains or deserts Vegetation- The plants of a place or region Delta- An area or sediment deposited at the mouth of a river Fertilization- The process of adding fertilizer, or plant food, to soil Papyrus- A tough water plant used to make paper and rope in ancient times Nomad- A person who moves from place to place with no permanent home Instructions for study guide: Put civilizations in orderNO DATES!! (Ancient Egyptians, Kushites, Hebrews) For EACH slide, name ONE important fact Pick Three definitions to define Make a new word document, Ancient Egyptian study guide

King Tut: King Tut (Tutankhaten) ruled from 1332 B.C. to 1323 B.C. King tut collected taxes, created laws, and protected Egypt from foreigners King Tuts mask (The Gold Mask), which was worn when he was a mummy, was made of solid gold, and inlaid with semi precious gemstones When he died he was ascended to heaven from pyramid texts

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Websites: http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/pharaoh/home.html (2nd fact) http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/egyptians/tutankhamun_gallery_08.sh tml (3rd fact) http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/ancient/asbook04.asp#Post%20Imperial%2 0Egypt%20(1070-332%20BCE)%20[Dynasties%2021-31] (4th fact)