More information on the Topic of Egypt discussed in class today:
Geography
•Life was centered around the Nile River
•Water was used for drinking, irrigation, bathing, and transportation
•Every July it floods
•Every October is leaves behind rich soil
•The Delta is a broad, marshy triangular area of fertile silt.
•Managing the river required technological advances such as the calendar to plan according to the yearly floods.
Pyramids- The Great Sphinx of Giza
•Built in 2555- 2532 B.C.
•A recumbent lion with a head of a human being.
•The oldest monumental statue in the world
Daily Life-
•Pharaoh
◦Called the Leader of Egypt, "Lord of the Two Lands," and high priest of every temple.
◦He or she collected taxes, defended Egypt, owned all land, and made laws
•Government Officials-
◦ Included the nobles and upper class
◦Sometimes called the White kilt class
•Soldiers-
◦Used wooden weapons with bronze tips- showing the advance in tool making and melting metals
◦Might have ridden chariots
•Scribes-
◦Kept records, told stories, wrote poetry, and describe anatomy and medical treatments
•Merchants-
◦Accepted bags of grain as payment
◦Over time invented a system of currency
•Artisans-
◦Would carve statues and reliefs showing military battles and scenes in the afterlife
•Farmers-
◦Raised wheat, barley, lentils, and onions
◦Benefited from irrigation
•Slaves-
◦Helped the wealthy with household chores and child raising activities.
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