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Egypt: Geography, Social Structure, & Achievements

Explore Egypt's geography, social structure, and achievements. Follow the journey of the Nile River, learn about the social hierarchy, from Pharaohs to peasants, and discover the remarkable contributions of ancient Egyptians such as mummification and pyramid-building.

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Egypt: Geography, Social Structure, & Achievements

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  1. Egypt: Geography, Social Structure, & Achievements Global I: Spiconardi

  2. Geography The Nile River Flows south (Upper Egypt) to north (Lower Egypt) Black LandFertile Soil Red Land Desert The Nile was worshipped as a god Egypt: Geography, Social Structure, & Achievements

  3. Egypt: Geography, Social Structure, & Achievements • Social System/Hierarchy • Hierarchyclassification of people based on rank, or ability, or authority • Go to Back of your sheet

  4. 1. Pharaoh a. Governed as an absolute ruler b. Seen as both a ruler & a god i. Son of the sun god Amon-Re/Ra c. Divine Right  god’s authority to rule Theocracya govt. that is based on religious beliefs and/or is controlled by a religious figure • Women • -Had higher status than in any other ancient civilization • Could own property • Enter into contracts • Obtain a divorce • Could even rule (i.e. Hatshepsut) 2. Priests a. Served the gods and goddesses b. Made sacrifices to gods c. Led celebrations & festivals 3. Nobles a. Fought the wars for the pharaoh 4. Artisans/Merchants 5. Peasant Farmers 6. Slaves

  5. Egypt: Geography, Social Structure, & Achievements • Achievements & Contributions • Mummification allowed them to explore the human anatomy • Able to diagnose diseases/injuries • Performed surgery • Developed a calendar system similar to the one we use today

  6. Egypt: Geography, Social Structure, & Achievements • The Pyramids  • No one is 100% sure how they were built • Government funded the building of pyramids • Housed pharaoh’s deceased body, treasures, and belongings

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