EGYPTIAN CIVILIZATION Flashcards
is an early civilization famous for its legacy and located in North Africa
Egyptian Civilization
many stories tell about the engineering feats of the Egyptians especially regarding the infrastructures established by
Pharaohs
was a plant that grew abundantly along Nile River in Egypt.
Papyrus
- lighter and thinner than clay tablets, it was easy to carry and store
- this invention was a major accomplishment in Egyptian record-keeping and communication
Paper or Papyrus
- Egyptian invented __ by combining soot with different chemicals to produce inks of different colors.
- to record the history, culture, and codified laws.
ink
invented ink by combining soot with different chemicals to produce inks of different colors.
Egyptian
- a system of writing in Egyptians using symbols.
- this system of writing was provided to them by their gods.
- writing system established in Mesopotamia as a result of
trade between civilizations, the Egyptians believed that this writing system was provided to their gods.
Hieroglyphics
Hieroglyphics is a writing system established in ____ as a result of
trade between civilizations, the Egyptians believed that this writing system was provided to their gods.
Mesopotamia
- used to improved and highlight the facial features of a person, their function in ancient Egypt was for both health and aesthetic reasons.
- created by mixing soot or malachite with mineral galena.
Cosmetics
they believe that a person wearing make-up was protected from evil and that beauty was a sign of holiness.
Egyptian
a cosmetic in the eyes to prevent and even cure eye disease.
Kohl
- to enhance the appearance of people who want to try new hair trends.
- worn for health and wellness rather than for aesthetics purposes.
- to protect the shaved heads for wealthy Egyptian from the harmful rays of the sun.
- prevented accumulation of head lice
Wig
- this device utilizes gravity that affects the flow of water from one vessel to another.
- used as a timekeeping device during the ancient times.
Water Clock/Clepsydra
6 inventions in Egyptian Civilization
- Cosmetics
- Wig
- Water Clock/Clepsydra
- Hieroglyphics
- Paper or Papyrus
- Ink
6 inventions in Egyptian Civilization
- Cosmetics
- Wig
- Water Clock/Clepsydra
- Hieroglyphics
- Paper or Papyrus
- Ink