Monday, November 4: Assignment #2 due. Review in class for Test

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1. Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Be specific for all answers. Use information from the chapter reading and from class activities.

1. What did the Egyptians borrow from the Sumerians?
2. Why do you think some experts call Egypt "the gift of the Nile"? Do you think that is a good name? Explain.
3. How did the Egyptians’ belief in an afterlife affect their daily life?
4. List at least 3 similarities and/or differences between the government of Egypt and the government of Babylon under Hammurabi.
5. What role did the Hyksos play in the development of Egyptian civilization?
6. Why did Akhnaton oppose the priests of Amen-Re? Do you think he was wise to oppose them? Explain why or why not.
7. Would you have liked living in ancient Egypt? Why or why not?

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Choose one project from the list.

0. Make a model of a pyramid no larger than 6" on the base. Write a one page description of how and why they were built (no sugar cube pyramids!)
1. Make a "how to" book of mummification with illustrations.
2. After working with Mr. Rock in the art room during X-period, make a cartouche of your name out of clay using real hieroglyphics, include a note card explaining the importance of a cartouche to the Egyptians.
3. Write a one-page report on contributions of ancient Egypt to world culture. Note all sources.
4. Write a one-page biographical sketch of an important figure in Ancient Egypt. Note sources.
5. Write a one-page report on the importance of geography to ancient Egypt.
6. Pretend that you’ve recently moved to Ancient Egypt. Write a one page letter (to a friend from your old hometown) describing your daily life and interesting things that you’ve seen.
7. Have another idea for a project? Just get permission from your teacher ahead of time.