4.3 Egyptian Innovations and Contributions Flashcards
The Egyptians were very ______.
Innovative
The Egyptians made many advancements. What 2 areas did they advance the most?
Cultural and technological advancements
The Egyptians advancements helped who?
It improved their quality of life and impacted their neighbors and future generations.
What was King Tut’s tomb filled with?
Well-made furniture, jewelry, clothing, and personal items.
What kind of writing did they develop?
Hieroglyphics, and the first paper
How did standardizing weights and measures help?
They could construct great buildings and trade throughout the region.
Tell about their doctors
They were the first to study medicine in a careful way. They learned to treat many illnesses and injuries. Some physicians even performed surgery.
What did the artists and craftspeople create?
Paintings and sculptures
What did Egyptian rulers and merchants use to buy and sell goods?
Trade routes
What carried many things besides merchandise?
Caravans
What did Egyptians teach others?
Writing, measuring, and building
What did doctors trade?
Their knowledge about medicine
How did artists and sculptors tradde?
They sold their creations to important wealthy people in other countries.
Trade routes used by the Egyptians sometimes crossed other routes. Those went to places even farther away like what 2 countries?
India and Asia
Egyptians had a high standard of ______.
Living
The way Egypt could trade made them what?
A powerful and influential nation.
Many societies adopted Egypts cultural and technological innovations.
Some of their innovations are still used today.
What did trading mean for Egyptian innovations?
It meant they were used around the world.
How did trading with Egypt help other people?
It improved their lives.
