I. Settling the Nile A. A Mighty River school spirit (Blue and White Nile) longest and strongest B. Sheltered Land fertile soil trade, transportation, & protection (triangle) C. Flooding – Use of Nile papyrus-reed plant technology – shadoof
Dec 31, 2015
I. Settling the Nile
A. A Mighty River
school spirit (Blue and White Nile)
longest and strongest
B. Sheltered Land
fertile soil
trade, transportation, & protection (triangle)
C. Flooding – Use of Nile
papyrus-reed plant
technology – shadoof (watering can)
D. What were Hieroglyphics picture writing (Wall Art)
papyrus paper
only men learned it
E. The Rise of Government
ogranization
village chiefs
two kingdoms – Upper and Lower Kingdoms
F. Egypt’s Ruling Families
Narmer-united the kingdoms
31 dynasties – a line of leaders kept in the family
Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms (Dynasty of Time)
G. Social Classes
3 Main Groups-Pyramid
Upper – pharaoh, priests, and nobles
Middle-traders, artisans, and farmers
Lower-unskilled workers
H. Family Life
Men- “wore the pants”
Women- “lots of rights”
Children- “home schooled”
Parents- “passed down skills”
Irrigation
Chapter 2, Section 1
The Nile Valley
Trapped floodwater
Dug canals or ditches
Used a shadoof
Built dikes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEP6SEbPGYw
Settling the Nile
Terms to Know:Cataract: fast-moving water, rapids
Delta: area of fertile soil
Places to Locate
Egypt: civilization that developed in the Nile River valley on the continent of Africa
Nile River: world’s longest river flowing from south to north to the Mediterranean Sea
Sahara: world’s largest desert found in Africa
Academic Vocabularyrely: to depend on for help or support
feature: special part of quality that stands out
Terms to Reviewcivilization: The Egyptian civilizations used the Nile River in many ways.
city-state: Mesopotamian city-states often fought with their enemies.
Sum It Up
What was Egypt’s physical setting like?
The Nile ran through a narrow green valley surrounded by desert. Cataracts to the south and delta marshes to the north. The region was bordered by seas to the north and the east.
The River People
Terms to Know
papyrus: reed plant that grew along the Nile used to make baskets, sandals, rafts, and paper
hieroglyphics: Egyptian system of writing make up of symbols
Academic Vocabulary
secure: safe, free from danger, protected
technology: knowledge used to create tools or methods for completing a task
Terms to Reviewirrigation: Irrigation helped Egyptian farmers grow food for themselves and their animals
technology: Technology gives us better ways of doing jobs that are faster and easier.
Sum It Up
What crops did ancient Egyptians grow?
Ancient Egyptians grew crops such as wheat, barley, and flax seeds.
A United EgyptDrawing Conclusions
1. Narmer led his army and took control of Lower Egypt, and ruled from Memphis, located on the border of the two kingdoms2. Narmer wore a crown to symbolize unity.
3. Narmer’s descendants passed on the power forming a dynasty.
Terms to Know
dynasty: a line or series of rulers from the same family
Academic Vocabulary
emerge: to appear
Sum It Up
What is a dynasty?
A line of rulers, or leaders, all coming from the same family
Early Egyptian Life
Summarizing1. The pharaoh was at the top of the early Egyptian social structure.
2. Egypt’s upper class was made up of nobles, priests, and other wealthy people.
3. Egypt’s middle class included people who ran businesses or produced goods.
4. Farmers made up the largest group of early Egyptians.
5. Unskilled workers were at the bottom of the social structure in Egypt.
6. Women had more rights in Egypt than in most other early civilizations
Academic Vocabularyportion: a part or section of
obtain: to acquire, to gain possession of
Sum It Up
Who made up the largest group in Egyptian society?
farmers
Why did the early Egyptians settle in the Nile River valley?
Early Egyptians settled in the valley because the surrounding land was dry, with little rainfall. The river provided water for farming, drinking, bathing, and as a food source of fish.
What role did the Nile River valley play in the development of the Egyptian civilization?
The Nile valley provided excellent land for farming, access to trade routes, and protection from invaders. This allowed the people and culture to grow and prosper.
How was early Egyptian society divided?
Egyptian life was based on a structured social system. The highest classes live with great wealth and were at the top of the pyramid. Lower classes lived very simple lives. Most workers were artisans, traders, farmers, or unskilled . Fathers were the head of the home, but women had rights. Girls were taught household duties and boys were taught a trade. Few children went to school.