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Calisthenics: Write the FULL QUESTION and the answer. What is a Monarch? Is a Pharaoh a Monarch – Why? Who Is Ramses II? Why was he SO important in Egyptian History? What did the Egyptians believe would happen after you die?. Test Prep!. Ancient Egypt Technology.
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Calisthenics: Write the FULL QUESTION and the answer. What is a Monarch? Is a Pharaoh a Monarch – Why? Who Is Ramses II? Why was he SO important in Egyptian History? What did the Egyptians believe would happen after you die?
“Necessity, who is the mother of invention.” - • Plato,TheRepublic Greek author & philosopher in Athens (427 BC - 347 BC) What does this quote mean??
Math & Science • Geometry: geometric shapes such as squares and triangles were sacred to the Egyptians. • Architects used them designing temples • http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=984146d3-e07d-4bb6-af5f-d0f826a8d1bb&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=HUB
Math & Science • Astronomy: The Egyptians used measurements from stars to align pyramids and temples wit Earth’s four cardinal directions. • “So after north and south were found, the Egyptians could look for a star that rose either due East or due West and then use that as a starting point rather than the North South starting point. This would result in the pyramids being more accurately aligned with the East and West, which they are”
They created the worlds first practical calendar – made of 365 days
Medicine • Prepared dead bodies for burial • Performed some of the world’s first surgeries • Stitches • Willow bark for pain relief • Mold for wounds
CONNECT • Mold is a substance found in Penicillin that we still use today! • Bark is a substance quite similar to asprin!
OH…ONE MORE THING! • They used Chariots • They helped the egyptians get around from place to place • They were great during WAR!!
Website: • http://library.thinkquest.org/J002046F/technology.htm