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Why does Egypt have so much fertial soil?Explain the process of inundation? Be sure to state the three season/phases of the nile and the importance of each time of year.
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The nile river floods annually and leaves behind rich black fertile soil. The excess salts drain into the mediterranean sea.There are 3 seasons
a)akhet(flood time) june-->september b)peret(sowing time) october-->febuary c)shemu(harvest time) march-->may the rich fertile soil is referred to as the black land . |
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Discuss why and how the nile river was the focal point in egyptian culture. name as many gifts the nile brought to egyptian people.
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nile river is the center of everything for the ancient epytian. it brought them many gifts .
-fertile soil -fish/fowl -highway -place for leisure -papyrus -water to irrigate crops -crops -enabled them to trade |
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Why was papyrus so significant to the egyptians? what are hieroglyphics?why are they so important? show an example of hieroglyphic writing to indacate you have an understanding of their language.
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Papyrus-
tall reed made paper thick paper like material produced from papyrus plant Uses- matteresses tables chairs boxes boats sandals rope baskets paper Hieroglyics- ancient egyptian form of writting used to represtent meaning or sound |
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Describe the steps to build a pyramid
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1-select a site
2-clear foundation 3-find true north 4-water to level button 5-measure slabs of limestone 6-ramps and men to move stones 7-caps on limestone 8-smooth and sand sides 9-remove scaffolding ect. 10-pyramid remains |
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Why did the ancient egyptians take such special care to preserve the body of the dead? whar are there religious beliefs about the afterlife?
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they believed in the afterlife
the ka is the persons spiritual double the ba is their soul the ash has a super natural power they have after death(afterlife) Ceremony- on weighing of the heart-to go to heaven |
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Briefly describe the steps for mummifying
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body taken to embalmbers
-remove brains through nose -clean mouth stuff with linens -make a cut in torso to take out organs except heart -some organs are placed in canopic jars -body washed and stuffed -cover body in natron for 40days -remove natron, clean body and re stuff with linens ect. -sewn , covered with oils and spices -cover up with resin(kinda like tar) and wrap in linens -placed in coffin |
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What is the egyptian form of heaven called? Describe their view of heaven and discuss how they were able to gain passage to heaven. be sure to elaborate on the weighing of the heart ceremony
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he field of reeds is the egyptian heaven. it is a place without worries problems and sickness.
the deceased (ahk) must pass into the underworld and face judgement. here the heart is weighed with the feather of truth. if your heart is heavier than the feather of truth you are thrown to ammit and gobbled up. if you prove worthy , you are allowed to pass into the field of reeds where there is tall grain and plenty of fruit. |
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ainters, metal workers , stone masons, sculptors, carpenters , weavers, potters, leather workers and goldsmiths were all types of craftsmen in ancient egypt. choose one of theese jobs and explain what they do, what tools they use and how they work . include any bits of informstion you are able to uncover about the trade
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Painters
-paint is made from egg yolks and glue mixed with colour -black made from soot represents life in the afterworld -green from malachite represents resurrection -white made from chalk or limestone -yellow from yellow ochre represents golden skin. Ancient egyptians use grid painting from precision. all art work is magical and religous and must be the same They use grid lines etched into the sides of walls to paint all aspects of life |