Achievements of Egyptian Civilizations

What does a hieroglyphic writing system use instead of alphabetic letters?

• cuneiform shapes

• drawings or symbols

• a numerical code

• papyrus scrolls

What made the Egyptian lunar calendar difficult to use?

• Days were different lengths in different seasons.

• Each year had a different number of days.

• It was based on a star that appeared every three years.

• Only educated Egyptians could understand it

Why did the ancient Egyptians want to keep the calendar linked to the seasons?

• To keep track of the Egyptian holidays.

• To make sure the people knew the birthday of the Pharaoh.

• To help the people understand the days of the week.

• To help farmers plan when to plant and harvest their crops.

What was the purpose of the pyramids?

• to hold rebels as prisoners

• to house farmers and their families

• to store grain and dried beans

• to serve as tombs for pharaohs

What is a sculpture?

• Statue or other free-standing piece of art made of clay, stone, or other materials.

• A writing surface similar to paper.

• Symbol that stands for a word.

• Structure with triangular sides.

For what was papyrus used?

• building coffins

• making clay

• ink

• making paper

Why was the invention of papyrus as a writing material important to Egypt?

• Papyrus made wonderful fire starters.

• Papyrus was easier to write on and easier to transport.

• Papyrus was used as cloths to wrap mummies.

• Papyrus was another food option for the Egyptians.

Along with papyrus, the Egyptians also invented

• subtraction.

• glass.

• the wheel.

• bronze.

Study of the structure of the body and its organs

• Pyramid

• Papyrus

• Anatomy

• Hieroglyphic

Egyptian doctors studied diseases and developed effective medicine to treat or cure them.

• True

• False