BELLWORK: King TutBELLWORK: King Tut1.1. Why was the discovery of King Tut’s tomb in Why was the discovery of King Tut’s tomb in

1922 remarkable?1922 remarkable?2.2. Describe Tut’s effort to restore traditional Describe Tut’s effort to restore traditional

beliefs.beliefs.3.3. Explain Egyptian’s use of the Nile.Explain Egyptian’s use of the Nile.4.4. Describe the difference between the Describe the difference between the kaka and and ba.ba.5.5. How did mummification help the spirit live in How did mummification help the spirit live in

eternal peace?eternal peace?6.6. Explain the finding of Tut’s tomb. What was Explain the finding of Tut’s tomb. What was

concluded about Tut?concluded about Tut?

Mummification • After death, Egyptians believed the body separated into

three parts: physical body, spirit (ka), & personality (ba).• Embalming was developed in 2600BC (preserving

human remains)• Very expensive, only the wealthy could afford it

• Once mummified, they would be buried in their tomb along with objects necessary for the afterlife

Engineering an Empire: Egypt• We will now watch a

video that highlights ancient Egypt’s building projects.

• As you watch the video, answer all 16 questions on the worksheet.

• Be ready to discuss!

REVIEW• Use your mind map notes, video notes, and page 32 to answer the following:

1. Describe the social classes in ancient Egypt. What types of jobs/roles did each class have?

2. Explain the change in women’s rights between the Old and New Kingdoms.

3. Why was religion so important in ancient Egypt?

4. What was the purpose of pyramids?

5. How was writing used in ancient Egypt?

6. List three advances the Egyptians made in science.

7. THINKER: As you know, the Nile was key to the development of Ancient Egypt…… but why??? List three ways the Egyptians used the Nile to advance their civilization.

Classroom reminders…..• Absolutely NO food or drinks!!!• Late work = ½ credit• Sign up for text message reminders! • If you are absent, you NEED to make up

bellwork…..familiarize yourself with the website!• If you missed the Asia/ME map quiz, it needs to

be made up by Friday!