Egyptian knowledge, medicine and writing
Egyptian knowledge: Imhotep, medicine and anatomy, writing, the sphinx and Tutankhamun. Read one part at a time and tap “I know this”. Then test yourself in the quiz.
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Knowledge
| Field | What they achieved |
|---|---|
| Medicine | A physician treated illnesses; they knew how the body is built |
| Time | Sundials and water clocks |
| Mathematics | Measured very accurately, e.g. for the pyramids |
| Writing | Hieroglyphs: Egyptian picture writing |
The Nile and the pharaoh
The Nile was Egypt’s lifeblood: it brought water and fertile silt, and flooded every year. The pharaoh was the ruler and was buried in a pyramid. We know so much because their writing and tombs survived.
Remember this and test yourself
- Imhotep was an architect and a doctor; he designed the Step Pyramid.
- By mummifying bodies Egyptians learnt much about anatomy and named organs like the heart and liver; the heart was most important.
- A scribe wrote with a reed pen and ink on papyrus (paper from a reed plant) or stone walls.
- A sphinx is a lion with a human head.
- Tutankhamun was a young pharaoh (died at about 18); his tomb was found almost undisturbed.
Write these points in your book. Read them again the night before the test.
Imhotep = Impressive builder and doctor (Step Pyramid).
Important words
First say what the word means, then turn the card over.
Match column A to column B
Tap a word in column A, then its meaning in column B. You can also start in column B.
True or false?
Read the question and the answer. Is the answer right? Tap True or False.
Now the real quiz!
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Take the quiz: Egyptian knowledge, medicine and writing- Read one part together and ask your child to tell it back in their own words.
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Follows CAPS for Grade 5 Social Sciences (History). Always check your teacher’s notes and textbook too.