EGYPTIAN CIVILIZATION Flashcards

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is an early civilization famous for its legacy and located in North Africa

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Egyptian Civilization

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many stories tell about the engineering feats of the Egyptians especially regarding the infrastructures established by

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Pharaohs

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was a plant that grew abundantly along Nile River in Egypt.

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Papyrus

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  • 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
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Paper or Papyrus

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5
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  • Egyptian invented __ by combining soot with different chemicals to produce inks of different colors.
  • to record the history, culture, and codified laws.
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ink

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invented ink by combining soot with different chemicals to produce inks of different colors.

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Egyptian

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  • 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.
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Hieroglyphics

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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.

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Mesopotamia

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9
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  • 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.
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Cosmetics

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they believe that a person wearing make-up was protected from evil and that beauty was a sign of holiness.

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Egyptian

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11
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a cosmetic in the eyes to prevent and even cure eye disease.

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Kohl

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  • 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
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Wig

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13
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  • this device utilizes gravity that affects the flow of water from one vessel to another.
  • used as a timekeeping device during the ancient times.
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Water Clock/Clepsydra

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14
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6 inventions in Egyptian Civilization

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  1. Cosmetics
  2. Wig
  3. Water Clock/Clepsydra
  4. Hieroglyphics
  5. Paper or Papyrus
  6. Ink
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6 inventions in Egyptian Civilization

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  1. Cosmetics
  2. Wig
  3. Water Clock/Clepsydra
  4. Hieroglyphics
  5. Paper or Papyrus
  6. Ink
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