Chapter 4

Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Egypt made many contributions to

history and society.

• These lasting advancements include:

– Writing

– Art

– Architecture

– Mathematics

– Medicine

• Made many contributions to writing.

• Invented paper from papyrus reeds.

• Invented ink for writing and artwork.

• Developed new type of

writing called hieroglyphics.

• Young boys learned

how to become scribes.

• Learned over 600

hieroglyphics, each

representing sounds

in Egyptian language.

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• Egypt made discoveries in the field of

architecture:

– Pyramids

– Columns

– Obelisk

• Learned to work with

paint, precious metals,

and gems.

• Also contributions to mathematics and science

– Developed number system based on 10

– Used fractions and whole numbers

– Developed geometry to survey land

• Improved Calendar to predict

growing seasons

– 365 days

– 3 Seasons

• Made many contributions to medicine

– Dentists

– Eye Doctors

– Animal Doctors

– Surgeons

• Used Splints

• Bandages

• Compresses

• Stitches

• Casts