Choose of the following questions and write a 150-350 word response to each question (points deducted for not meeting word count requirements).  Include the question at the top of your response. Put all responses into one document – in other words don’t submit the assignment multiple times, once for each response.  Remember – you MUST put information in your own words (this includes information from your text book and online sources) or it is considered plagiarism and you will receive a score of 1 on the assignment. 

SELECT THREE below

1. Name at least 3 factors that enabled Egypt to maintain a culture for over 2000 years?

2. What is the significance of the Egyptian pyramids in relation to pharaohs and Egyptian religion? Provide at least 2 specific examples.

3. Describe the architecture of an Egyptian temple.  Name at least 3 ways as to how it reflects the Egyptians religious beliefs?

4. Name at least 3 characteristics of Egyptian art. Provide examples and an analysis of each of these characteristics and discuss why the Egyptians would include these characteristics in their art.

5. Describe the Sphinx.  What do you think is the significance of this giant statue?

6. What are the characteristics of the Egyptian gods? Name at least 3 gods and what they stand for.