Unit 4: Egypt

Phoenician alphabet:http://terpconnect.umd.edu/~rfradkin/alphapag

e.html

Intro to EgyptThe Nile is the world’s largest

river—4,000 miles long!Flows from its sources in central

Africa to the Mediterranean.The Nile has two sources:

The Blue Nile starts in Ethiopia’s highlands

The White Nile starts in central Africa’s swamps

They meet in Khartoum, present-day Sudan

Land of the NileThe Nile runs South to NorthUpper Egypt is Southern Egypt; Lower Egypt

in Northern EgyptSemi-nomadic people have lived in Egypt

since 5000 BCE

Upper EgyptAround 3200 BCE, Upper and

Lower Egypt were separate.Upper Egypt is a narrow strip

—average of 6 milesUpper Egypt was ruled by

thirteen kingsMany were named after

animalsThey were believed to be

personification of their godsLeaders wore the white crown

of Upper Egypt

Lower EgyptLower Egypt is mostly

marshland—near the seaIn Lower Egypt the regions

were ruled by leading families.Hierarchy was not as strict.

Legend says seven kings ruled the area.

All pottery is from Upper Egypt.

Narmer’s Palette

Class AssignmentWith your shoulder partner examine the art

work I am about to give you.

Part 1: Describe at least 5 things you see on each side.

Part 2: What do you think these things mean?

Part 3: What do you think is the overall message of this piece of art?

A B