conventional long form: Republic of Peru conventional short form: Peru local long form: Republica del Peru local short form: Peru etymology: exact meaning is obscure, but the name may derive from a native word biru meaning river Government type: presidential republic Capital: name: Lima geographic coordinates: 12 03 S, 77 03 W
Hieroglyphics (sacred symbols). For a long time it was supposed that the written Egyptian language consisted solely of concepts, like a picture of a hippopotamus stood for râ¦iver, or danger, or submerge.
Identify certain Egyptian hieroglyphs and recognize their meanings and uses. Become familiar with aspects of ancient Egyptian culture and religion and their relationship to hieroglyphs. Explain what a symbol is and use symbols to represent words and thoughts. Discuss different ways of representing ideas and conveying them to others. Understand the meaning and purposes of the Egyptian Book of the Dead. Identify ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses and explain their historical social and religious roles.