Ancient Egypt
Objective
I will identify characteristics of an early civilization.
Written Language
Hieroglyphics Activity
Hieroglyphics
Egyptians believed writing was invented by the god Thoth.
They called their written language
"god's words"
Culture
&
Technology
Technology
Culture
Egyptian Art
Inventions credited to the Egyptians:
Eye makeup
Paper
Calendar
Plow
Breath Mints
Bowling
Government
&
Religion
Government
Religion
Polytheistic society
Believed the god's they worshiped were in complete control of forces and elements of nature.
Pharaoh had limitless power and control.
Priests and holy men were given special privileges and were treated like nobility.
Other officials:
Viziers, army commanders, chief treasurer, minister of public works, and tax collectors.
Laws
Stable Food Supply
&
Social Structure
Social Structure
Food Supply
Nile River
Shadoof
What did they eat?
Donkeys and oxen
Pharaoh
Government Officials (Priests and Nobles)
Soldiers
Scribes
Merchants
Artisans
Farmers
Slaves and Servants