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Timeline:4th-3rd Millennium BCE (Neolithic & Bronze Ages)

FQ:Why is Egypt The Gift of the Nile?

Main Idea: All civilized societies share common traits. If the context (Time, Place, Circumstance) within which a society develos similar to that of another society, then there is a high probability that both will share common traits. However, not all riverystems are identical. Given the unique characteristics of the Nile, it isnt far-fetched to accept ancient Egypts unique qualities

aving been influenced to a certain extent by the Nile.

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Origin and Attributes of Ancient Egyptian CivilizationEgyptian civilization had its origins in the rich agriculturally-rich area of the Nile delta over 5,000 years ago. Over the next 3,00ears two distinct kingdoms arose and then united forcefully by the first pharaoh; setting the stage for the emergence of this

reat civilization. Towards the close of the 2nd millennium BCE, Pharonic(or Dynastic) Egypt was conquered by a sub-Saharaeople identified as Nubians(or Kushdepending on the historical source). The ancient civilization disappeared though much o

ulture was adapted by succeeding societies up to the advent of the 1st millennium CE.

What does Ancient Egyptian & Mesopotamian Civilizations share in common?

What is unique to Ancient Egypt?

For the period of the Inundation, non-slave labor that would normally be involved in agricultural pursuits was now available to complete public works projects. These projects inclu

mong others, the construction of pyramids. This is now the generally accepted theory for pyramid construction, replacing the previous slave-dominant theory.

Due in large part to the annual flooding of the Nile. Since the flooding was a cyclic event and therefore predictable, farmers would build homes beyond the expected extent of the

ooding and abandon their fields just prior to this natural phenomena. Once the waters receded, the farmers and their families would return to their fields. The flood is referred to ingyptian sources as The Inundation

. ChallengesA. Invasion: Crossroads of the World means that many will pass through here.

B. Nile River: Heavy dependence on the river. Something goes wrong with the river, Egypt suffers (Illness)

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C. Political Strife: Elongated and difficult to control

I. Advantages

A. Nile River: Predictable flooding. Source of most of Egypts wealth (view night-time satellite image of modern EgypThe structure and organization that gives rise to civilized life permits Egypt to overcome many challenges.

B. Desert: Acts as a defensive wall protecting the rich banks of the Nile river.

Materials/Sources:Refer to the course calendar for additional assignments and pertinent due dates. World History: Patterns of Interaction textbook Assorted documents

Class generated map of ancient Egypt