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The accompanying Audio Visual Worksheets of Unit 3 - Hieroglyphics. Students will be able to ask and answer questions about key details in the audio or eBook or can be used as a stand-alone resource.

Hieroglyphics. Hieroglyphic writing died out in Egypt in the fourth century C.E. Over time the knowledge of how to read hieroglyphs was lost, until the discovery of the Rosetta Stone. The word today is not only is used to describe Ancient Egyptian writing but also any civilization that uses picture signs as letter characters.

Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.

Questions in this Unit:

What name did the Ancient Greeks have for Hieroglyphics?
What other civilizations used Hieroglyphics?
Why did Hieroglyphics die out?
Knowledge and understanding of Hieroglyphics were only entrusted to who?
What is meant by cursive or hieratic Hieroglyphs?
Describe the tools used to make Hieroglyphics?
Design your own Hieroglyphics from right to left, using your own symbols
Explain why some Hieroglyphics were considered good or evil? And give examples of evil or good symbols.

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The Age of The Egyptians Series

Unit 1 – Introduction to the Egyptians (FREE)
Unit 2 – The River Nile
Unit 3 – Hieroglyphics
Unit 4 – Inventions
Unit 5 – Cleopatra
Unit 6 – Tutankhamuns Curse
Unit 7 – The Great Pyramid
Unit 8 – Burial Customs and Beliefs
Unit 9 – Art and Architecture
Unit 10 – The Legacy of Ancient Egypt