Ancient Egypt: Trade, Cultural Exchange, and Intellectual Achievements

Vocabulary flashcards covering trade, cultural exchange, military interaction, scholarly exchange, writing (papyrus, hieroglyphics), literature, mathematics and astronomy, calendars, medicine, and architecture in Ancient Egypt.

Trade

Nile River-based exchange of goods with various regions; also facilitated transfer of knowledge such as writing, mathematics, and architectural techniques.

Cultural exchange

Egyptian art, architecture, and religious beliefs influenced neighboring cultures through interaction with traders, travelers, and military encounters; Egyptian motifs appeared in other Mediterranean cultures.

Military interaction

During conflicts, Egyptians interacted with other civilizations, leading to exchange of ideas and technologies; Egyptian technologies and tactics influenced other armies.

Scholarly exchange

Egyptian scholars traveled to other regions to teach and share knowledge, contributing to the spread of Egyptian intellectual achievements.

Papyrus

Paper made from the papyrus plant; used by the Egyptians and exported around the Mediterranean, including to the Roman Empire.

Hieroglyphic writing system

Ancient Egypt’s writing system that influenced the development of other writing systems in the region.

Egyptian literature and storytelling

Egyptians wrote stories, love poetry, and drama; the world’s first fairy tale originated in Ancient Egypt; stories spread by oral transmission.

Fairy tale

The world’s first fairy tale is said to have originated in Ancient Egypt; stories spread by oral transmission.

Mathematics

Egyptian mathematical knowledge was advanced and influenced Roman and Greek scholars.

Astronomy

Egyptian astronomical knowledge based on observations of the sun and stars; contributed to calendar development.

Calendar

A system based on the sun and stars; Egyptians developed a calendar that influenced later Roman calendars.

365-day year

Egyptians were among the first to divide the year into 365 days.

Medicine

Knowledge of healing herbs and surgical techniques; Egyptian medical practices were studied and adopted by other civilizations.

Architecture

Egyptian architectural styles and techniques, such as columns and pyramids, were adopted and adapted by other countries.