Friday, February 7, 2014

2/7/14 west civ notes

More on Ancient Egypt
  • Earliest Egyptian writing was known as hieroglyphics and it was created in 3100 B.C.
  • Hieratic script was a short hand developed by scribes and priests
  • Egyptians also made papyrus, the precursor to paper, they were put in scrolls and were the ancient books for Egyptians
  • Egyptian astronomers created the first 365 day calendar and doctors created many potions and cures for many illnesses and common ailments
  • wooden sailboats were constructed to increase transport ability on the Nile
  • Pyramids were massive stone tombs built by them
  • Temple of Amon was constructed by them and is still the largest religious building that stands today
  • Egypt's history is one long period of unbroken stability, punctuated with occasional periods of turmoil and disruption     

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