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Ancient Egyptian Contributions to Civilization

Explore the remarkable contributions of ancient Egyptians to civilizations, including advancements in mathematics, medicine, jewelry, and societal practices. Discover how they shaped history through their innovative practices and technologies.

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Ancient Egyptian Contributions to Civilization

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  1. Egyptian Contributions Chapter 4 section 5

  2. Contributions • The Egyptians made many contributions to civilizations. • Papyrus- paper made from reeds. • Ink • Papyrus was made into baskets and sandals

  3. Contributions • Mathematics: • Number system based on the number 10 • Used fractions and whole numbers • Used geometry to survey the land

  4. Made a calendar based on when the Nile flooded every year • Calendar had 3 seasons of 120 days, and 5 feast days for the Gods

  5. Contributions • Medicine:- 1st to specialize in medicine • Dentists, eye doctors, animal doctors, surgeons • First to use splints, bandages, compresses

  6. Sewed up cuts and set broken bones • Treated indigestion with castor oil • Treated hair loss

  7. Contributions • Jewelry made of stones • Wore wigs for special occasions- most had shaved heads or very short hair Used henna as hair dye, nail polish, and other cosmetics • Used lotions to keep skin soft • Used eye make-up (Kohl) • Linen garments

  8. Contributions • Wealthy people shaved their heads and wore wigs to protect themselves from the sun and guard against lice • Children shaved their heads also- but left one lock of hair hanging down by their ear

  9. Jobs • People worked as farmers, soldiers, carpenters • Embalmers, priests, government jobs such as viziers, palace dancers, fan bearers

  10. Military • Ancient Egyptians of Old and Middle Kingdoms didn’t go to war until the New Kingdom period. • At this time Egypt had wheeled chariots and the composite bow • The army was made up of those who were drafted, professional Egyptian soldiers, and foreign mercenaries under the command of a general who answered to the Pharaoh.

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