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Intro to Egypt

The Nile River was vital to life in ancient Egypt, providing fresh water, fertile soil for agriculture, and transportation routes. The geography of Egypt, protected by the Libyan and Arabian Deserts, was divided into three kingdoms: the Old Kingdom, the Middle Kingdom, and the New Kingdom. Its polytheistic society emphasized justice, with the god Osiris judging the dead for eternal life. Theocratic governance allowed for some social mobility among nobles, professionals, and artisans, while peasants performed the majority of labor, creating a distinct social hierarchy.

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Intro to Egypt

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  1. Intro to Egypt

  2. Nile essential to life in Egypt a. fresh water b. fertile soil c. transportation 2. Protected by the Libyan and Arabian Deserts Geography

  3. Divided into 3 kingdoms: a. Old Kingdom b. Middle Kingdom c. New Kingdom History

  4. Polytheistic a. stressed justice b. Osiris judged the dead c. eternal life in the afterworld Religion

  5. Theocracy with some upward mobility Social hierarchy Society

  6. Egyptian Society

  7. Only the Pharaoh and his wife were royalty. Royalty

  8. Important people or government officials who oversaw the land worked by peasants. Governor, Vizier, Land Owner, and the High Priest might have been in this category. Nobles, Officers of State

  9. People with specific training. Professionals Architect, Scribe, Doctor, Engineer, Priest, Overseer, Surveyor, Tax Collector,Army General, and Embalmer might have been In this category. 2600 BC- Hesi-Re is the first recorded “dentist” in history. On his tombstone is engraved “Doctor of the Tooth”.

  10. People who were skilled in a craft. Artisans Carpenter, Painter, Musician, Dancer, Potter, Sculptor, and Goldsmith might have been in this category.

  11. The lowest class who performed most of the manual labor. Peasants and Laborers Servant, Laborer, Water Carrier, Farm Worker, Fisherman, Quarryman, Ferryman, Gold miner, Sailor, and Soldier might have been in this category.

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