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Term II Egypt Task 1: Egypt Mapping and Comprehension

Section 1 -Your Map of Egypt Section 2 - Map 2 "The Two Lands"
 * there are 14 Activities below based on the Blank Map
 * 17 Comprehension Questions in Part A and
 * 12 Interpretation Questions in Part B
 * all due 22nd May 2009

1.Either download here your copy of this map or use the one given to you in class. You will need 3 coloured pencils –yellow, green, and light blue and 2 pens – a black and a red.

2. Find a map of Ancient Egypt in a book or an internet site for your information 3. Shade the __Mediterranean__ and __Red Seas__ a light blue. Label them in block letters using a black pen 4. Find __ Akhetaten (also known as Amarna),__ __Memphis__ and __Thebes__ and put them on your copy of this map. 5. Using Block letters label the area around Memphis “ Lower Egypt ” 6. Using Block letters label the area around Thebes “ Upper Egypt ”. 7. Then locate __Abydos, Heliopolis, Abydos, The____Valley of the Kings,__ __ Elephantine, Abu Simbel __ 8. Shade the area alongside the river green and label it in block letters “ __The Black Lands__ ” 9. Shade the area left on either side of the river yellow and label it in block letters “ The Red Lands ”and the Western Desert and Eastern Desert 10. Shade the area alongside the Siwa Oasis and The Fayum green. Label them in small letters in black. 11.Draw a symbol there for swamp or oasis. 12. Draw a symbol for the location of the Great Pyramids and Sphinx 13. Label in block letters Libya near the Siwa Oasis, Sinai and Palestine 14. Using Block letters label the area around Abu Simbel “Nubia”




 * __ Mapping Questions __** -Section 2

Use the Maps and other information you find in your own research to do parts a) and b). These questions are to be answered in FULL SENTENCES and either written directly into your books or typed and a hard copy printed out and glued into your History books.Ask me if you ever have any problems.

Part A 1.Can you think of any reasons why a place in Egypt can have more than 1 name? 2. Are there any other places in the world with the same names as Memphis and Thebes ? Why do you think this could happen? 3. Why do you think that the area in the **__north__** of Egypt was known as “__** Lower Egypt **”__? 4. Why do you think that the area in the **__south__** of Egypt was known as “**__ Upper Egypt __**”? 5. Many archaeologists regard the beginning of real Egyptian history as the rule of **__ Narmer __**, also known as Menes. Why ? (Hint –look at the Red and White Crown of Egypt and the Narmer Palette) 6. Find which gods were sacred to the towns of Heliopolis, Abydos, Dendera, Edfu, Siwa and Thebes. 7. Why was the Valley of the Kings selected for royal burials? 8. Can you find any more oases in the Red Lands? Mark them on your map. 9. What resources could Ancient Egyptians find in an area like the Red Lands ? 10. Why was the land known as the Black Land so important in ancient Egypt? 11. Egypt has been called "the Gift of the Nile" and the Egyptians own name for their country was kmt -what did that mean ? 12. What resources were available from this area? 13. How far are the Great Pyramids from the River Nile? Why do you think this was important? 14. Which compass direction was likely to be where any external danger could come? Why? 15. What important products came from Nubia ? 16. What are the origins of the two separate tributaries to the Nile? 17. How do their original flows result in the inundation of the Nile?

Part B) 1. What are the symbols used to represent Lower and  Upper Egypt?  2. How were these creatures and symbols regarded by  ancient communities?  3. What was the significance of the Combined Red and  White Crowns for Pharaohs after Narmer?  4. Were there any other parts of a pharaoh’s regalia  (formal dress) that were based on symbols for Upper and  Lower Egypt?  5. How far was the Nile in Upper Egypt at its closest to  the Red Sea?  6. Travelling from Abydos how would a merchant get to the  sea?  7. What were essential details to make sure he survived this  voyage?  8. What civilisations was an Ancient Egyptian traveller then  able to reach by sea?  9. What is the area directly east of the Delta?  10. Why was this area very important for Egyptian security?  11. Another ancient civilisation named the area where the  Nile meets the Mediterranean. Who were they and why did  they call it that? 12. Why was the Fayum Oasis regarded by the Egyptians as a very special strategic place?
 * __ Mapping Questions __**

What did the Scarab or Dung Beetle do that fascinated Egyptians ? What did it remind Egyptians of ?

Task 2: Egypt Model Making Assignment I nstructions: read this section very carefully · Some lessons will be conducted in the library to enable you to do research and borrow resources. · Other topics can be done in the classroom using the resources of the History Department and the help of your wonderful History teacher. · Other research can be done at home using Encyclopaedias, Text Books, Computer CD's, Library Books, internet sites and any other information you find useful. · You will be allowed about 2 weeks of class time for this assignment ,and the balance will be completed at home. The assignment is due (date to be determined later) At any time ,if you have difficulty finding information or understanding a topic or concept : ASK YOUR TEACHER FOR HELP He is one of the finest people who ever draw breath and will be happy to do what he can to help you, just remember that there are other people in the class, pick a time when the class is undertaking "Independent research" and write down any suggestions or information he gives you.

__ Part A: Create a model __ : Due end of term Use information in books etc to make an accurate model from the period of Ancient Egypt. You can use __any materials__ you want.

TRY AND JUST USE RE-CYCLEABLE MATERIALS

Your model will be marked on __effort, creativity, historical accuracy and overall design.__

Before starting your model: · Find appropriate pictures and descriptions in a book or website · Sketch your ideas and a design in your book. List all the materials you will need. · Write down the name of the book/books you are using and page numbers or the website address · When you have reached this stage ,show your plans to your wonderful History teacher

**__ Once he has approved it you can make a model of __** :

· YOU CAN CHOOSE ANY **ONE** OF THE FOLLOWING : Any of the __Pyramids__ The __death mask__ of Tutankhamen or any other death mask or funereal mask A __treasure chest__ of a specific pharaoh The __Sphinx__ or similar statues A __papyrus drawing or hieroglyph__ e.g. : from the Book of the Dead or a Tomb inscription A __mummy ,sarcophagus or coffin__ A wooden or papyrus Nile __boat__ or ceremonial barge A stone __inscription__ on a Tomb relief The __Rosetta Stone__ An __Obelisk__ A __Shaduf__ (or Shadoof ) Special ceremonial __jewellery__ for the afterlife of a pharaoh or his queen Any other idea approved by your splendid teacher Part B : Oral Presentation · You are to present __your model__ to the class · You should be able to speak about your model for about 2 minutes · You will be marked on content of presentation and your oral skills. Things to include: · What it is a model of · Where in Egypt it was found · What period of Ancient Egypt is it from? (Old ,Middle or New Kingdom ) · What does your piece of evidence show us about life in Ancient Egypt, society, beliefs and values?



Try this site **__ [|Your Name in Egyptian] __**
 * __ Write Your Name in Hieroglyphics in your Book __**

You are a SPY for one of Egypt's neighbours. You have been living secretly in Egypt for some time and know a lot about the country.
 * __ Task 3 : Espionage due End of Term II __**

CHOOSE ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING NEARBY COUNTRIES , (WHERE YOU CAME FROM ORIGINALLY. ) By the way, you still have family there.....…….

EGYPT’S NEIGHBOURS: **__ For Old Kingdom Pharaohs __** the nearby nations were: ** AFRICA = ** Libya; Nubia; Punt; Kush; “The Desert-Dwellers” ** ASIA = ** Syria ; Phoenicia ; Palestine ; Israel; Judah ; The Mitanni ; Sumeria ; Babylon ; The Hyksos or Shepherd Kings ** EUROPE= ** Crete

**__ For New Kingdom Pharaohs __** t he nearby nations were: ** AFRICA= ** Libya; Nubia; Punt; Kush; “The Desert-Dwellers” ** ASIA= ** Syria; Phoenicia; Palestine; Israel; Judah; Hittites; Assyria; Sumeria; Babylon; Persia ** EUROPE /OTHER = ** Mainland Greece; Greek Islands; “The Sea Peoples” **__ For Any Ptolemies __** = Nubia; Palestine; Macedonia; The Kingdom of Seleucid Asia; **__ For Cleopatra V __** = Only Rome

…..during the reign of the famous Egyptian pharaoh … (your choice) ……….

YOU MUST CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING RULERS

**__ PHARAOHS: __** __ OLD ____ KINGDOM ____ : 1st -6th DYNASTY __ > > __ NEW KINGDOM __ : __ 17TH -20TH DYNASTY __
 * 1) Sneferu;
 * 2) Khafre also known as Chephren [[image:Khafre3.jpg caption="Khafre"]]
 * 3) Menkaure; [[image:menkaure_2.jpg caption="Menkaure"]]
 * 4) Pepi I; [[image:pepi_I.jpg caption="Pepi"]]
 * 5) Pepi II; [[image:pepi_II.jpg caption="Pepi II"]]
 * 6) Khufu also known as Cheops [[image:Khufu.jpg caption="Khufu"]]
 * 7) Neferefre;
 * 8) Djoser; [[image:djozer.jpg caption="Djoser"]]
 * 9) Merenre I- Middle Kingdom
 * 10) Merenre II-Middle Kingdom

19. Rameses XI; [[image:rameses_XI.jpeg caption="Rameses XI"]]
** LATER PERIOD ** __** 32nd Dynasty **__

23. Cleopatra VII[[image:cleo_VII.jpeg caption="Cleopatra VII"]]
( female rulers in pink)

a) Once you have made your choice of Pharaoh : Inform your teacher of your selection for some extra advice and help.

There is a restriction of 2 students per pharaoh.( per class)

b) Write a report to your own ruler, giving as much information as possible about the recent king of Egypt.

Follow the instructions set out in the Top-Secret Letter from your King.

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 * Use modern dates for your work.
 * Note that there may be some variations in spelling of some names, see your beloved teacher if you are having any problems.
 * On Title Page make sure you include this heading ....

“Report to My Fearless Leader, the Mighty Ruler of the .........................................(your original home) about “the Pharaoh ................................................................of the ...........Dynasty and from the .........Kingdom who has just died ."

(No Kingdom required for Ptolemies or Cleopatra)

__Top Secret Letter –decoded __ __ Dear Miserable Spy __ __ I __t’s been such a long, long time since I have had contact with you - I know you must be enjoying life in Egypt.  Have you forgotten your wife and children are still here?  Let me remind you what you still have to do or one of my torturers or assassins may have to teach you a lesson.  Tell me __ in you own words __ about the pharaoh of Egypt who just died but keep it brief,  you know how easily bored and irritable I get.

 You Lazy Stinking Pile of Donkey Poop...... I am anxiously waiting to find out ....

1. Has this Pharaoh made Egypt stronger, weaker or kept it the same ? (2 marks)  2. Give me some sort of timeline for his/her life. (2 marks)  3. If you can, sketch some sort of family tree so I can work out who is who in the royal family. (2 marks) <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> 4. Draw a map for me showing the important towns and places in Egypt at the moment. (4 marks) <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> 5. Do you know if he/she respected the traditional gods of Egypt? <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 150%;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;"> The priests of the temples were very powerful and if they were not supporters of the ruler Egypt would be divided. If you don’t find out anything then assume that the priests were “on side" **(2 marks)** <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 200%;"> 6. Your assessment- how good a pharaoh was ……………………. <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 200%;"> **About 100 words (8 marks)**  Fond regards ,Your Cruel and Powerful Leader

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> Submit this message to my spy ,disguised as your wonderful History Teacher, in a Plastic Sleeve with a Title Page by the due date <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> or you will never see your wife and family again.