Nefertiti, the "Great Wife"

Copy the following questions onto a Word document, then answer them accordingly. Answers should be emailed to Mrs. Velez, mrsvelez@ymail.com by 10pm on 12.16.08. Answers should be posted on the blog by 6pm on 12.17.08. Comments are due on the blog by 12.18.10pm.

1. Did Nefertiti's individualism have any effect on Egyptian society?

2. Did she have a more profound and philosophical concept of divinity, or were her beliefs purely personal?

3. In your opinion, how should she be remembered?

Egypt's bearded queen

Read the article given in class. Copy the following questions into a word document, answer the questions and email them to Mrs. Velez at mrsvelez@ymail.com tomorrow 12.13.08 by 10pm. Then you can post your answers on the blog by 10pm on 12.14.08. You will have until Monday by 6pm to post 2 comments for your friends.

How did Hatshepsut got into power?


Why is known as the "bearded queen"?


Name two or more of her achievements, events or things accredited to her.

Cult of the Dead - Post according to instructions

Here are the comprehension questions about the article "The Cult of the Dead". Please provide the paragraph number on your response (along with page; 1 or two). Some questions only require your personal opinion; you do not have to provide page numbers for those.

1. Describe why mummification was called "The cult of the dead".

2. How important was mummification in regards to your enjoyment of paradise?

3. Describe the embalming techniques used by Ancient Egyptian

4. Explain what "ancient plastic surgery" was.

Religion: Organizing the world

One of the most profound differences between ancient Egypt and our modern world is the way we perceive our universe and how its many parts work and interacts .

Read the article "Religion: Organizing the World" and answer the following questions. As always, make sure you include the page number where you found the answer/fact for every question. Questions are due in my email by today and on the blog on by tonight by 10pm. Comments are due by tomorrow (12.9.08) at 10pm.

1.Why did Greek Historian Herodotus said that Egyptians were "religious to excess"?
2. What ideas the Egyptians had bout the world?
3. Explain Creationism from an Egyptian's point of view
4. Where Egyptians ever monotheists?
5. Compare an Egyptian priest to Christian pastors today.

The Miracle of the Nile

Copy the following questions onto a Word document. Answer each question, including the page number where you found the answer (those that actually can be found in your text). Then, email the answers to me: mrsvelez@ymail.com

1. Why was the Nile the foundation of the Egyptian Civilization?

2. Why do you think landowners of flooded areas paid higher taxes?

3. How did religion influence harvest?

4. What are the two major sources of the Nile River? Why is the Blue Nile called that way?

5. Explain how was the Nile a blessing to Egypt's growth?

6. How is the Nile River controlled Today?