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Chapter 4 Section 5. Contributions. Used papyrus to write on Invented ink The dry climate preserved some writings so well they can be read today. Used a base 10 number system, fractions, and geometry. Egyptian Calendar. Three seasons of 120 days plus five feast days for the gods
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Chapter 4 Section 5 Contributions
Used papyrus to write on • Invented ink • The dry climate preserved some writings so well they can be read today. • Used a base 10 number system, fractions, and geometry
Egyptian Calendar • Three seasons of 120 days plus five feast days for the gods • Season 1: Akhet (flood ) June 15-Oct 15 • Season 2: Peret (planting ) Oct 15-Feb 15 • Season 3: Shemu (harvest) Feb 15-June 15
Medicine • Dentists, eye doctors, animal doctors, and surgeons • Used splints, compresses, bandages • Had many remedies…hair loss=mix of dog toes, dates, and a donkey hoof