Saturday, February 21, 2015

Cyber Day: Ancient Egyptian Inventions

1. Sails-  Sails/Sailing was the most important invention in Ancient Egypt because it allowed for transportation through the Nile River. This allowed for transportation of things that could not be transported on land because of distance or weight. This improved life for the Ancient Egyptians because it allowed easier and more efficient transportation to take place.

2. Calendar- A calendar was also an important invention in Ancient Egypt because it was the difference between life or death. Without the calendar the people had no idea when the Nile River would flood. Life in Ancient Egypt depended on the Nile River so, if it flooded and they weren't prepared for it, people could have died from famine.

3. Papyrus- Papyrus was an important invention in Ancient Egypt because the worlds first paper was invented using this. The Ancient Egyptians used this to keep track of all kinds of things like the days, when the Nile River would flood etc... The papyrus paper has allowed us to see what life was like in Ancient Egypt because it is very durable. This improved life for the Ancient Egyptians because it allowed them to again keep track of things and also invent a calendar.

4. Written Language- The Ancient Egyptians invented the first written language called hieroglyphics. This made it possible for the Egyptians to write and names and ideas. This improved life for the Ancient Egyptians because this helped them communicate, and talk about war, politics and culture.

5. Ox Drawn Plow- This invention cause a revolution in Ancient Egyptian agriculture. The Ox Drawn Plow made it easier and more efficient to plow lands. This improved life in Ancient Egypt because since it made it easier to plow fields that means they could plant and produce food quicker.

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