Ancient Egypt

Global I * Mr. McEntarfer * HSLPS

Aim: How does Ancient Egypt fit the mold of a great civilization?

• Do Now: Look at the picture below. Write down what you think the man on the horse is thinking?

Copy Terms and Define in your Notebook

• Pharaohs• Theocracy• Pyramid• Mummification• Hieroglyphics• Papyrus• Rosetta Stone• The Gift of the Nile

Terms Achievement Geography Religion Government Writing

Pharaoh X

Papyrus

Theocracy

The Gift of the Nile

Hieroglyphics

Mummification

Rosetta Stone

Natural Barriers

The Nile Delta

 

                     

                     

                     

                     

                     

                     

                     

                     

                     

                     

                     

                    

 

 

Aim: What were the contributions of the Ancient Egyptians?

• Do Now: Define the terms.

Copy Terms and Define in your Notebook

• Pharaohs• Theocracy• Pyramid• Mummification• Hieroglyphics• Papyrus• Rosetta Stone• The Gift of the Nile

Quiz Match term to Definitions

1. Egyptian plant used as paper2. Egyptian picture writing3. Rule by religious leaders 4. Fertile land, water, natural highway for

trade.5. Preserving people for the afterlife6. A Egyptian God and King7. Giant engineering projects used to house

dead pharaohs. 8. Bilingual translation of Greek and

Hieroglyphics9. Mountains, deserts and water

Activity

• Create your own cartouche– Take on a new name that describes you, your

goals or your beliefs. – Use paper provided– Use color– Write down what your cartouche says on the

back.

Activity

• Read and answer “Egyptian Contributions”

Exit Slip: Answer on Post-it

• Why do you think Ancient Egypt is considered one of the greatest civilizations?

Aim: What were the religious beliefs of the Ancient Egyptians?

• Do Now: If you were an ancient person following a polytheistic religion what god would you follow. Explain– Example – I would probably focus on

worshiping the god of education because my livelihood revolves partially around my job as a teacher.

Activity

• Read and answer, “Worshiping Many Deities”

• Discuss answers as a class

Activity

• Read and answer documents “How did Religious Beliefs Shape the Lives of Egyptians”.

• Respond to central question in two to three paragraphs

Summary:

• Share out readings from class.

• Extra credit will be given to students who read aloud their essays for the class.