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- 2. Your new Book! Eachweek we will learn about an important civilization from history or idea from science. 2
- 3. Who were theAncient Egyptians? 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO1tzmi1V5g&t=247 s • Where was Ancient Egypt’s Empire? • What were the three major periods? • What was a pharaoh? • Why did they build the pyramids? • What did they put in their tombs? • What system of writing did they use? • Who eventually conquered the Ancient Egyptians?
- 4. Did Ancient Egyptianshave these aspects of a civilization? 4 Writing Architecture/ Buildings Art and Culture(s) Government Language Different types of work
- 5. Vocabulary 5 • Ancient • Lift •Destroy • Monument • Draw • Refuse • Forces • Rule • Invade • Tomb Ancient Lift Destroy Monument Draw Refuse Forces Rule Invade Tomb
- 6. Reading Comprehension Ancient Egyptian GodsComprehension The Truth about Mummies The Discovery of King Tu
- 7. Ancient Egyptian Gods Comprehension 7 ReadingComprehension Questions 1. How many Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses were there? (Introduction) _________________________ 2. What is the word for gods that are shown as humans? (Animal Heads and Human Bodies) _________________________ 3. Why was the goddess of war shown as a lion? (Animal Heads and Human Bodies) _________________________ 4. Who was one of the most important Gods? _________________________ 5. Why did Ra have a falcon’s head? _________________________ 7. What did the Ancient Egyptian believe that Anubis supervised when they died? _________________________ 8. In the conclusion what does it suggest you could do now? _________________________
- 8. The Truth aboutMummies 8 Questions 1. Egyptians made dead people into mummies because it A. was the law. B. helped prevent disease. C. was a quick way to bury the dead. D. preserved the bodies. 2. Ancient Egyptian tombs were like A. homes. B. museums. C. churches. D. modern graves. 3. How long did it take to make a mummy? A. about a month B. about two months C. about three months D. about four months 4. We can conclude that ancient Egyptian funeral ceremonies were A. long. B. cheap. C. short. D. simple.
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- 10. The Discovery ofKing Tut 10 Questions 1. Choose the best title: a. Tombs of Ancient Egypt. b. An Ancient Egyptian King’s Tomb. c. The Work of an American Archaeologist. d. Ancient Burial Grounds. 2. King Tut’s tomb was robbed a. just before Carter discovered it. b. thousands of years ago. c. 100 years ago. d. in 1922. 3. We can conclude that Carter was a man who a. had great wealth. b. did not give up easily. c. had no patience. d. had no imagination. 4. Who would be least interested in the discovery of King Tut’s tomb? a. historians b. jewelers c. scientists d. athletes
- 11. 11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULofBtBAJn4&ab_channel=NationalGeographic A Day InThe Life of King Tut Optional Video: King Tut- Steve Martin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYbavuReVF4&ab_channel=SaturdayNightLive
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- 13. Presentation Design your ownEgyptian pyramid/tomb to present to the class:
- 15. homework Complete the secondchapter in your new book! 15
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