Egyptology/Resources

Type classification: this is a homework assignment resource.

This resource is part of the History of Europe to 1648 course

Time Estimation

Time estimation for the completion of the required material in this section.

• Lecture = 30 min.
• Required Reading & Review Questions = 40-50 min.
• Test Yourself Questions = 30-40 min.

Lecture

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Outline

• The Old Kingdom (2700-2134 B.C.)
• The Middle Kingdon (2134-1640 B.C.)
• The New Kingdom (1640-1070 B.C.)
• Egypt in Decline (1070-525 B.C.)
• Society and Economy
• Language, Script, Writing and Literature
• The Egyptian Religion
• The Sciences in Ancient Egypt
• Art and Architecture

Required Reading

• Ancient Egypt. Read the whole text.
• From the Egyptian pantheon essay read the first part only.

Review Questions

• Outline the poltical situation during the Old Kingdom.
• What was life like in the New Kingdom period.
• Describe the administrative structure.
• Describe the social structure.
• Describe agriculture.
• What were the hyreroglyphics?
• Who were Osiris, Isis, Horus, and Ra
• What is mummification?

Additional Information

• Pharaoh Khufu/Cheops
• Pharaoh Tutankhamun
• Pharaoh Ramesses II
• Ancient Egyptian religion
• Ancient Egyptian medicine
• Giza pyramid complex