Western civilization dates back to Egypt as early as 3000 BC, when civilization was just beginning to unfold. The ancient Egyptian civilization is the oldest and by far the most influential of its time. Ancient Egypt also contributed to Western civilization. Their achievements in writing, mathematics, and time measurement shaped the growth of Western civilization. Many ideas initiated are still associated with civilization today. Ancient Egyptian civilization invented the alphabet, geometry, calendar and clock. Such inventions are so strong in our daily life that it is difficult to imagine life without them. The ancient Egyptians helped develop the alphabet as we know it today. Their form of writing was known as hieroglyphs. The early Egyptians started with about 700 characters. Over time, the system ended up with over 5,000 symbols. The pharaohs used scribes to read and write their hieroglyphics. Hieroglyphics were their way of recording important business matters, such as laws and events. Hieroglyphics were the sophisticated way used by the Egyptians...