Egypt+Unit

= ANCIENT EGYPT: Gift of the Nile = = = = =

__**Goals**__
1. Students will know the geography of Ancient Egypt and its impact on the development of Ancient Egyptian Civilization. 2. Students will know, be able to identify, and explain the importance of the 7 Characteristics of Civilization in Ancient Egypt. 3. Students will understand Egypt's connections to other civilizations and cultures in the Mediterranean region. 4. Students will be able to compare and contrast Ancient Egypt with other civilizations.

1** . ** Engineering an Empire: (History Channel) Watch the clip from 1:06 minutes to the finish. Answer the following questions in complete sentences on a piece of loose leaf paper.
 * I.Geography of Ancient Egypt **

a. What happened to ancient Egypt when the Nile floods arrived during late July? b. What did the Egyptians build to help prevent the floods from destroying the capital city of Memphis? c. Why was Pharaoh Menes so important to the Egyptian civilization? d. According to the movie, why was the Nile River so important to ancient Egypt?

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1. Using the following link, read about the various people within the Egyptian social culture (pharaoh, nobleman, craftsman, priest, soldier, farmer, women, and slave). Make a visual organizer that shows the Egyptian 'social pyramid.' Use ch. 9 of your textbook to help you as well. Make sure that your social pyramid includes:
 * II. Social Structure of Egypt **
 * 1) Each level of social class.
 * 2) A 2-3 sentence description of what life might be like for each class of society
 * 3) A visual representation of each class.


 * Link:** http://www.pbs.org/empires/egypt/special/lifeas/index.html

1 . Hieroglyphics: Say What? Follow the link below and the answer the following questions:
 * III. Writing System in Egypt **

**Link:** http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pyramid/hieroglyph/

a. In one paragraph, describe how hieroglyphics changed or evolved over time? b. Using the code the site provides, try to translate the hieroglyphic message? Record your answer. Why did historians have trouble translating hieroglyphics?

1. Using the link below, study the development and evolution of pyramid building in ancient Egypt. Look at the pictures and read the small captions underneath each picture. In two paragraphs or less, describe how burying the dead and pyramid construction changed over time.
 * IV. Religion in Egypt **


 * Link:** http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/egyptians/pyramid_gallery.shtml

1. With the link below, study and explore the beautifully decorated objects of King Tut. Pay special attention to how King Tut's possessions are examples of art and developed culture in ancient Egypt. What do the objects tell us about life in ancient Egypt. Record your findings and observations.
 * V. Arts and Developed Culture in Egypt **


 * Link:** http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/egyptians/tutankhamun_gallery.shtml

1. Following the link below, read the article, //The Great Pyramid: Gateway to Eternity//, and take the attached quiz. Once finished with the quiz, play the //Pyramid Challenge// game.
 * VI. Government in Egypt **

a. //The Great Pyramid: Gateway to Eternity:// http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/egyptians/gateway_eternity_01.shtml b. Quiz: c. //Pyramid Challenge:// http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/egyptians/launch_gms_pyramid_builder.shtml