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
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.
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 documents “How did Religious Beliefs Shape the Lives of Egyptians”.
• Respond to central question in two to three paragraphs