- Centered around the Nile River
- Water used for drinking, irrigation, bathing and transportation
- Every July it floods
- Every October it leaves behind rich soil
- The Nile delta is a triangular area of fertile silt
- Managing the Nile required technological breakthroughs in irrigation
The Sphinx
- Built 2555-2532 B.C
- Oldest monument known
Life
- A hierarchy existed
- Pharaoh- The political and religious leader of the people. "Lord of the Lands" "High Priest of Every Temple". Owned all land, collected taxes, defended Egypt against foreigners.
- Government officials- The white kilt class. Priests, physicians etc.
- soldiers- Soldiers used wood weapons with bronze tips
- Scribes- Kept records, told stories and wrote poetry
- Merchants- Used the money system to trade
- Artisans- Carve statues and made records of battles through reliefs
- Farmers- Raised wheat and barley along the Nile
- Slaves- Helped the wealthy with household duties
A money/barter system was used, later resulting in a coin system
Religion
- Over 2000 gods and goddesses who controlled life
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