Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Egypt Unit Study Guide

Ancient Egypt Unit Study Guide
The Ancient Egypt Unit Test will be given Monday December 15th and will cover information learned in Chapter 4 Lessons 1-4. Use the following information to help guide your preparation for the test.

  • ·        Review vocabulary terms from Lessons 1-4
  • ·        Review your graphic organizer notes for Lessons 1-4 in your packet
  • ·        Map skills-you will have to identify geographic features of Ancient Egypt
  • ·        Be able to explain which government system best describes Ancient Egypt.
  • ·        Explain how geographic features helped develop the unique civilization of Egypt.
  • ·        Describe the purpose or uses of Egyptian achievements such as the pyramids, papyrus, hieroglyphs, etc…
  • ·        Risks ancient Egyptian traders faced with long distance trade
  • ·        Review information about the afterlife and mummification
  • ·        Know changes that the New Kingdom brought for Ancient Egypt
  • ·        Identify agricultural techniques that Egyptians used pending on where they lived and how it had an influence on economy.
  • ·        Be able to identify jobs for each Social Class of Ancient Egypt(Upper, Middle, Lower)

Monday, December 1, 2014

Mid-Point Quiz Ch. 4 Lesson 1 & 2

To help you prepare for the quiz focus on the following:


  • Vocabulary terms from Lesson 1 and 2
  • Understand what enabled the civilization in Egypt to develop
  • Compare/Contrast geography of Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia
  • Explain how geography affected economics and religious beliefs of the Ancient Egyptians
  • Be able to read and analyze a chart