History 10                                           Egyptian Writing                                (May 18 – 24) 

This week, you are to going to look at the role of writing in the development of Ancient Egyptian civilization. 

Part A:  Research the Ancient Egyptian form of writing known as “Hieroglyphics.”  When did this form of writing originate, what did it consist of and how was it used?

Part B:  Compare and contrast this form of writing in Ancient Egypt (Hieroglyphics) to the form of writing we talked about in Mesopotamia (Cuneiform). 

Part C:  Imagine yourself a historian and write a brief piece headed, “Writing:  The Cornerstone of Civilization” where you argue why writing was so essential for early civilizations