Ancient Egypt

Major Influences The Nile The Nile The Gods The Gods The Afterlife The Afterlife

The Nile Center of Life Center of Life Provided Food and Shelter Provided Food and Shelter Major Transportation System Major Transportation System Inspired Creation Myths and Origins of the Gods Inspired Creation Myths and Origins of the Gods

Homes Built From Mud Bricks Built From Mud Bricks Poor and Rich Poor and Rich Central Room Surrounded by Smaller Rooms Central Room Surrounded by Smaller Rooms All Homes Had Roof Access All Homes Had Roof Access Sparsely Furnished Sparsely Furnished

Furnishings Minimal Minimal Little Useable Wood Little Useable Wood Similar Between Poor and Rich Similar Between Poor and Rich Furnishings of the Rich More Elaborate Furnishings of the Rich More Elaborate

The Gods Part of Everyday Life Part of Everyday Life God for Every Aspect of Life and Nature God for Every Aspect of Life and Nature The Pharoah was Considered a God The Pharoah was Considered a God Gods Were a Primary Subject in Artwork Gods Were a Primary Subject in Artwork

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