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Canopic jars
Vessels that store the vital organs after Mummification.
Book of the dead
Document that contains spells and charms to help secure passage into the afterlife.
First recorded examples of hieroglyphics date back
5,000 years.
Rosetta Stone.
The discovery found in 1799 that finally enabled us to translate Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Jean Champollion
The guy that deciphered the translations on the Rosetta Stone.
What three languages were written on the Rosetta Stone
Greek, Egyptian, Demotic
What is a Stela?
A stone slab used to carve hieroglyphics on before the invention of papyrus.
How did the Cartouche get its name?
Named by Napoleon’s soldiers because it looked like the ammunition cartridge in their weapons.
What other materials are made from papyrus reeds?
Boats, sandals, rope, baskets.
How did Egyptians envision the afterlife?
Like everyday life.
Who were the only Egyptians taught to read?
Scribes, doctors, viziers.
Did Egyptians use currency?
No, barter system.
Their art style stayed the same for…..
3000 years.
What are the 5 main characteristics of Painting human figures?
Rigid stylized figure Torso facing forward Limbs and head in profile Elongated forehead and limbs Eye exaggerated and forward facing.
Symbol for life/ eternal existence
Ankh
Symbol for spiritual ability to perceive and interpret both the seen and unseen in the universe.
Eye of Ra
Who is the goddess of truth, and judges whether you are allowed into the afterlife
Maat
Symbol that represents royalty
Crook and flail
Egyptian word for soul
Ka
Cat God of protection
Bast
Egyptian God of death with head of jackal
Anubis
Egyptian God of creation
Ra
How could you gain social status?
Born into it, or sometimes could buy training as scribes, or enlist to be soldier.
