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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

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Technology

Technology

Culture

Egyptian Art

Inventions credited to the Egyptians:

Eye makeup

Paper

Calendar

Plow

Breath Mints

Bowling

Government

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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

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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

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