Ancient Egypt Contributions Review

What was the purpose of the pyramids and tombs in ancient Egypt?

• To serve as burial sites for pharaohs and important individuals, and to ensure their safe passage to the afterlife.

• To provide housing for the poor

• To store food and supplies

• To serve as astronomical observatories

How were the pyramids and tombs constructed in ancient Egypt?

• Aliens from outer space

• Skilled labor, advanced engineering techniques, and massive manpower

• Magic and supernatural powers

• Time travel technology

What role did art and architecture play in ancient Egyptian society?

• Fostering a sense of chaos and disorder

• Serving as a form of entertainment for the wealthy

• Promoting individualism and self-expression

• Expressing religious beliefs, honoring the pharaohs, and creating a sense of order and harmony

Hieroglyphic writing used drawings or symbols instead of alphabetic letters.

The first pyramid, also known as the Step Pyramid, was designed by _____________.

__________ is the study of the measurement of dimensions.

________ was a star that appeared in the sky around the same time as the annual Nile floods.

The Great Pyramid was built in honor of:

The Pyramids of Giza were built during the __________.

The Egyptians used their knowledge of ________ to invent early forms of glass, mortar, and cosmetics/make-up.