Ancient Egypt

Question 1

Date writing emerged

Answer 1

3150 BC to AD 1600 - Chicago Uni

Question 2

Hieroglyphics

Answer 2

3150 BC to 400 AD, carved into temples and tombs into stone slabs.
3200 BC onwards appeared on small ivory tablets as labels for grave goods (e.g King Scorpian) + ceremonial surfaces (Narmer Palette)

Question 3

Two functions of writing

Answer 3

Ceremonial display script (carved) and service of royal and temple administrations (written)

Question 4

Restricted use shown by

Answer 4

Coffin of Khnum-Nakht and slab stela of Prince Wepemnofret

Question 5

Why carved?

Answer 5

Desire to preserve the memory of themselves for perpetuity - Nefermaat “He is one who made his hieroglyphs (lit. “Gods”) that cannot be erased”
Define nature of hieroglyphics, gift from gods and ensures immortality in the after life

Question 6

Hieratic script

Answer 6

Gebelin scribal box - 2500 BC
Writing implements, ink cakes and rolls of papyrus - inside lid used to jot down personal details and amount individual was paid to carry out tasks

Question 7

Main use of writing

Answer 7

Primarily utilitarian administrative purpose