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.
Report Abuse. The ancient Egyptians used six colors: white, black, blue, red, yellow, and green; and used: Hematite, red & yellow Ochre, Manganese Oxide, Charcoal, and red lead (Minium) mixed with egg yolks to concoct these colors of paint.The paint was thick and sticky and lasted a long time.mac1hull Â· 8 years ago. Thumbs up.eport Abuse. The ancient Egyptians used six colors: white, black, blue, red, yellow, and green; and used: Hematite, red & yellow Ochre, Manganese Oxide, Charcoal, and red lead (Minium) mixed with egg yolks to concoct these colors of paint.