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H o n o r s E g y p t C h a p t e r 3 -1. The "Homework Monster" is back. Please read Pages 63 and 64 outline information and be ready to answer some questions. Tools for pulling brains. Obelisk. what can we deduce from this map of Egypt?. Use these for guidance. Communication
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The "Homework Monster" is back • Please read Pages 63 and 64 • outline information and be ready • to answer some questions
Tools for pulling brains Obelisk
Use these for guidance Communication Environment Economic Political Religion Social Art
G e o g r a p h y of E g y p t • Nile 4,000 miles long • Predictable • Silt • Delta=Great soil • Desert=Sahara } Why a benefit? • Cataracts }
Menes Unites Upper and Lower Egypt Why is this Important? Why is this a good thing?
The Three Kingdoms of Egypt Old Kingdom 2,700 B.C Middle Kingdom C. 2,050 B.C New Kingdom C. 1,550 Day 2
The Old Kingdom (Pyramid Age) 1 A
1B Dynasty=Ruling Family About 33 dynasties The Pharaohs Were gods But NOT one family What is wrong with that statement?
“Hey, If we’re gods We can do anything we want” “Why is this sooooooooooo dangerous?” Absolute power, No one to say NO!!!!