Sara Barakat
SLM 521
February 17, 2005
Web Dropin 1

WEB DROPIN 1

 

Have you ever wondered how language came about?  Hieroglyphics aren’t just fun pictures to look at.  They contributed to the language we have today.  Ever wonders what hieroglyphics mean? Where did the Egyptians come up with these pictures?  Egyptian history is fun and can be learned through the meaning of hieroglyphics.  Each symbol has a special meaning not only acting as a letter.  Its your job to figure out what these meaning are!

 

 While studying ancient Egypt, it is important to take into account language and how it came into classical form. Visit this website http://www.ancient-egypt.org/language/titulary/index.html  and  read through  learning the meanings of the symbols and it affect after the old kingdom. 

 

  1. What are the meanings to each discussed symbol?

 

  1. What is the significance of the hieroglyphic?  Does it have any relevance to Egyptian history?

 

  1. Which language did hieroglyphics have an impact on?

 

  1. What is a cartouche? Make your own!