A.P. World History Chapter 3:Early African Societies - Egypt Mr. Schabo Crestwood High School World History =__9-srk3pXGecXpRe0yISsWgWqGRQ=&h=1200&w=1600&sz=521&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=6kd8ZmhWbFSTIM:&tbnh=158&tbnw=206&prev=/ http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.a-t-s.net/shared/images/destinations/giza.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.a-t-s.net/en/destination.aspx/ egypt/giza-airport-transfers/57/3231&usg images%3Fq%3Dpyramids%2Bof%2Bgiza%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26rlz%3D1T4GGLL_enUS375US376%26biw %3D1899%26bih%3D841%26tbs %3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=767&vpy=123&dur=112&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=153&ty=78&ei=WB6FTJGrOo2hnQeYg6S1Dg&oei=WB6FTJGrOo2hnQeYg6S1Dg&esq=1&page =1&ndsp=32&ved=1t:429,r:3,s:0
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A.P. World History Chapter 3:Early African Societies -
• If floodwater was just a few feet low, silt and water from crops was reduced. People starved (BOOOOOO!!!)
• If floodwater was higher than normal, towns were flooded, destroying buildings, food storage areas, and seeds farmers needed for planting (BOOOOOO!!!)
• Desert lands on both sides of Nile forced Egyptians on small portion of land. Interaction with other societies was reduced (BOOOOOO!!!!)
• However, deserts kept out invaders and Egypt did not suffer the constant warfare that plagued the Fertile Crescent (YAAAAAY!!!)
Upper & Lower Egypt• Societies existed along the Nile from the
Mediterranean Sea well into Africa’s interior.• Travel only possible along Nile to a set of rapids,
called the First Cataract.• From Mediterranean Sea to the First Cataract, 2
regions develop: Upper and Lower Egypt.• Upper Egypt: High elevation; from first cataract
to Nile Delta.• Lower Egypt: Nile Delta – a delta is a section of
river that has branched many times or “fanned out” into a rough triangle shape. A triangle was the Greek letter “delta”, so that’s where the term comes from.
• The Nile was used for transport. The Nile’s current flows from south to north. Northbound boats just drift with the current. Going south? Use a sail.
Egypt Unites Into a Kingdom• 5000 B.C. – Fishing villages along
the Nile. Each had its own gods, ruler, etc.
• 3200 B.C. – Developed into Upper & Lower Egypt. Each had its own King.
• 3000 B.C. – Upper & Lower Egypt United.
• Narmer is credited with uniting Egypt. He established his capital city, Memphis, where Upper and Lower Egypt met, creating the first Egyptian dynasty (there would be 31 dynasties over 2600 years!).
Pharaohs Rule as Gods• Pharaoh: Ruler in Egyptian society.• Where other societies saw their kings
as appointed by the gods, having the gods’ favor, or representing the gods, Egyptians believed that the pharaohs were gods!
• They believed that the Pharaoh caused the rising and setting of the sun, flooding of the Nile, flourishing of crops, etc. It was the Pharaoh’s duty to promote truth, justice, and protect the empire.
• This type of government, based on religious authority, is called a theocracy.
Religion and Life• Polytheistic – Believed in over
2000 gods and goddesses and built temples and statues to honor them. Major gods and goddesses were:– Re/Ra – The sun god– Osiris – The god of the dead– Isis – The ideal mother and
wife• Believed in life after death.• Planned for death:
– Built tombs– Practiced mummification– Filled tomb with items to be used