Life in Ancient Egypt · 3100 BC to 30 BC

Hieroglyphics and Scribes

Exploring the importance of writing and record keeping in ancient Egyptian society.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why was the ability to read and write so powerful in ancient Egypt?
  2. 2How did the discovery of the Rosetta Stone change our understanding of the past?
  3. 3In what ways is modern emoji communication similar to ancient hieroglyphics?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Language and Culture in the PastNCCA: Primary - Working as a Historian
Class/Year: 3rd Class
Subject: Exploring Our Past: From Local Roots to Ancient Worlds
Unit: Life in Ancient Egypt
Period: 3100 BC to 30 BC

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