Geography
Egyptian life is centered around the Nile River
· The Nile River flows from South to North
· Cataracts – water is rocky and rough
· Water from the Nile was used for irrigating, for bathing, and for transportation
· Every July it floods (snow melts/ rain water)
· Every October it leaves behind rich soil
· The delta is a broad, marshy triangular area of fertile soil
· Managing the river required technological breakthrough irrigation
Pyramids
The Great Sphinx of Giza
· Built 2555-2532 BC
· The Sphinx is a recumbent lion with s human’s head
· The oldest monumental statue in the world
Daily Life
Pyramidal Society: Pharaoh, Government officials – Nobles and Priests, Soldiers, Scribes, Merchants, Artisans, Farmers, Slaves and Servants
· Slaves and Servants helped the wealthy with household and child raising duties
· Farmers raised wheat, barley, lentils, onions – benefitted irrigation of the Nile
· Artisans would carve statues and reliefs showing military battles and scenes to the afterlife
· Merchants eventually used the money/barter system – merchants might accept bags of grain for payment – later, coinage came about
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