Egyptian Hieroglyphics and Cultural Life
Examine hieroglyphic, hieratic, and demotic writing on papyrus and monument walls.

Examine hieroglyphic, hieratic, and demotic writing on papyrus and monument walls.
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5th Grade · Social Studies · US-UT-SS
10 lessons
Explore the Nile river basin's geography, theocratic monarchy, monumental tombs, and cultural interactions between Egypt and Kush.
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Use primary and secondary sources to compare the cultures of three civilizations found in different regions of the world and identify examples of cultural expression (for example, architecture, writing, philosophy, artwork).