Egyptology/Resources

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