Please submit your homework and extra credit to [email protected] with the subject "EM-HW1-HOL ID" or "EM-EC1-HOL ID" (For example: mine would be EM-HW1-ar1107.) Homework and extra credit should be submitted SEPARATELY, with your House, HOL Name, and your HOL ID appearing somewhere in the body of the assignment. Please note that ANY HOMEWORK OR EXTRA CREDIT CONTAINING AN ATTACHMENT WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DELETED. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask either myself or Lavinia and we will attempt to clear them up for you. Thanks!
The due date for this assignment is: SEPTEMBER 30.
ASSIGNMENT 1
There are a number of options for you to pick and choose from, but please be advised that the maximum number of points awarded is 3O POINTS. Anything done over that amount will not count toward your extra credit, just so you know!
Multiple Choice (10 points) 1 point each
1. The fertile farming area was found along the plains near the:
A) Red River
B) Amazon River
C) Nile River
2. The Greek historian who wrote that Egypt was the "gift of the Nile" was:
A) Herodotus
B) Plato
C) Socrates
3. The earliest period in Ancient Egyptian history is known as:
A) The Bronze Period
B) Early Dynastic Period
C) Old Kingdom Period
4. King Menes has been likened to the mythical king of Camelot. The name of this monarch is:
A) King Arthur
B) King Henry VIII
C) King Solomn
5. The First Intermediate Period is comparable to the European:
A) Renaissance
B) Middle Ages
C) Dark Ages
6. The Second Intermediate Period was the span from:
A) 2181 BC-1999 BC
B) 1674 BC-1549 BC
C) 672 BC-332 BC
7. The ancient name for Egypt is:
A) Deshret
B) Kemet
C) Tutanket
8. During the New Kingdom Period, the government turned a sharper eye toward:
A) Military matters
B) The Arts
C) Road construction
9. During the Third Intermediate Period, coastal areas were besieged by:
A) Pirates
B) Scorpions
C) Mummies
10. The vassals left in control of Egypt by the Assyrians during the Late Period were
known as the:
A) Priest Kings
B) Black Kings
C) Saite Kings
True or False (10 points) 2 points each
If a statement is "False" please state this and then correct the sentence to make it true.
1. Women of noble birth were granted much more rights than those of lesser birth.
2. The Canaanite settlers who took control of the delta region during the 2nd Intermediate Period were known as Hyksos.
3. The country of Egypt is located in the Middle East.
4. During the Middle Kingdom Period, new trade alliances were formed and imports such as bronze and wood made their way into Egypt for the first time.
5. The Hyksos introduced such things as the horse-drawn chariot and composite bow into Egyptian culture.
Fill-In-The-Blank (10 points) 2 points each
1. Silt deposits resulting from the _____ flooding of the Nile made the surrounding land fertile, allowing for the planting of such crops as wheat, _____, and papyrus.
2. In Lower Egypt, the rulers in _____ controlled the North, which meant they also controlled the _____ of the Nile River.
3. Sadly, the _____ army sacked Thebes to such an extent that it never fully _____.
4. Greek and _____ mercenaries were recruited to form Egypt's first _____, and after a succession of long and lengthy battles the goal was achieved.
5. Women could own _____ in their own name, hold their own professions, and even represent themselves in _____.
Short Essay (20 points) at least 150 words
Option A)
Historians are divided as to whether or not King Menes was an actual historical figure or merely the stuff of legends. Do some digging and come up with your own conclusion. State your case for his existence (or not, as the case may be).
Option B)
Do you believe that the role of women in ancient Egyptian society was a contributing factor in their economic, social, and literary growth? Why or why not? Give evidence to back up your reasoning.
The due date for this assignment is: SEPTEMBER 30.
ASSIGNMENT 1
There are a number of options for you to pick and choose from, but please be advised that the maximum number of points awarded is 3O POINTS. Anything done over that amount will not count toward your extra credit, just so you know!
Multiple Choice (10 points) 1 point each
1. The fertile farming area was found along the plains near the:
A) Red River
B) Amazon River
C) Nile River
2. The Greek historian who wrote that Egypt was the "gift of the Nile" was:
A) Herodotus
B) Plato
C) Socrates
3. The earliest period in Ancient Egyptian history is known as:
A) The Bronze Period
B) Early Dynastic Period
C) Old Kingdom Period
4. King Menes has been likened to the mythical king of Camelot. The name of this monarch is:
A) King Arthur
B) King Henry VIII
C) King Solomn
5. The First Intermediate Period is comparable to the European:
A) Renaissance
B) Middle Ages
C) Dark Ages
6. The Second Intermediate Period was the span from:
A) 2181 BC-1999 BC
B) 1674 BC-1549 BC
C) 672 BC-332 BC
7. The ancient name for Egypt is:
A) Deshret
B) Kemet
C) Tutanket
8. During the New Kingdom Period, the government turned a sharper eye toward:
A) Military matters
B) The Arts
C) Road construction
9. During the Third Intermediate Period, coastal areas were besieged by:
A) Pirates
B) Scorpions
C) Mummies
10. The vassals left in control of Egypt by the Assyrians during the Late Period were
known as the:
A) Priest Kings
B) Black Kings
C) Saite Kings
True or False (10 points) 2 points each
If a statement is "False" please state this and then correct the sentence to make it true.
1. Women of noble birth were granted much more rights than those of lesser birth.
2. The Canaanite settlers who took control of the delta region during the 2nd Intermediate Period were known as Hyksos.
3. The country of Egypt is located in the Middle East.
4. During the Middle Kingdom Period, new trade alliances were formed and imports such as bronze and wood made their way into Egypt for the first time.
5. The Hyksos introduced such things as the horse-drawn chariot and composite bow into Egyptian culture.
Fill-In-The-Blank (10 points) 2 points each
1. Silt deposits resulting from the _____ flooding of the Nile made the surrounding land fertile, allowing for the planting of such crops as wheat, _____, and papyrus.
2. In Lower Egypt, the rulers in _____ controlled the North, which meant they also controlled the _____ of the Nile River.
3. Sadly, the _____ army sacked Thebes to such an extent that it never fully _____.
4. Greek and _____ mercenaries were recruited to form Egypt's first _____, and after a succession of long and lengthy battles the goal was achieved.
5. Women could own _____ in their own name, hold their own professions, and even represent themselves in _____.
Short Essay (20 points) at least 150 words
Option A)
Historians are divided as to whether or not King Menes was an actual historical figure or merely the stuff of legends. Do some digging and come up with your own conclusion. State your case for his existence (or not, as the case may be).
Option B)
Do you believe that the role of women in ancient Egyptian society was a contributing factor in their economic, social, and literary growth? Why or why not? Give evidence to back up your reasoning.
EXTRA CREDIT (30 POINTS MAXIMUM)
Please choose ONE (1) of the following options:
Option A-Research
In the course of the lesson we discussed the various periods making up the time in history known as Ancient Egypt. Was there one in particular that caught your eye? Perhaps you were drawn in by the thrill of battle or political intrigue? Or is exploration more your style? Pick a period and do a bit more research on it, giving some details that we did not cover. 300 word minimum.
Option B-Writing
If you've ever had the desire to 'walk with the Egyptians', this is your chance. Tell me about a typical day in your life as a member of Ancient Egyptian culture. Are you a slave or a free person? Commoner or a member of nobility? What sort of clothing do you wear? What do you eat? How do you spend your time? Let your mind go wild! It can be a diary entry, a poem, a story--your call. 300 word minimum.
Option C-Art
Illustrate anything that was discussed in the lesson, be it a person, a place, event, etc. This can be done via a computer program (such as Photoshop, Paintshop, etc) or hand-drawn. As long as it is your own work, I am not particular. Just remember, to make sure and upload them to a file sharing site (such as Photobucket, Flickr, etc). NO ATTACHMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Please choose ONE (1) of the following options:
Option A-Research
In the course of the lesson we discussed the various periods making up the time in history known as Ancient Egypt. Was there one in particular that caught your eye? Perhaps you were drawn in by the thrill of battle or political intrigue? Or is exploration more your style? Pick a period and do a bit more research on it, giving some details that we did not cover. 300 word minimum.
Option B-Writing
If you've ever had the desire to 'walk with the Egyptians', this is your chance. Tell me about a typical day in your life as a member of Ancient Egyptian culture. Are you a slave or a free person? Commoner or a member of nobility? What sort of clothing do you wear? What do you eat? How do you spend your time? Let your mind go wild! It can be a diary entry, a poem, a story--your call. 300 word minimum.
Option C-Art
Illustrate anything that was discussed in the lesson, be it a person, a place, event, etc. This can be done via a computer program (such as Photoshop, Paintshop, etc) or hand-drawn. As long as it is your own work, I am not particular. Just remember, to make sure and upload them to a file sharing site (such as Photobucket, Flickr, etc). NO ATTACHMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.