1. Egypt: Geography, Social Structure, & Achievements
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2. Egypt: Geography, Social Structure, & Achievements
The Nile River
Flows south (Upper Egypt) to north (Lower Egypt)
Black Land Fertile Soil
Red Land  Desert
The Nile was worshipped as a god

3. Egypt: Geography, Social Structure, & Achievements
Social System/Hierarchy
Hierarchy classification of people based on rank, or ability, or authority
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4. -Had higher status than in any other ancient civilization
2. Priests
a. Served the gods and goddesses
b. Made sacrifices to gods
c. Led celebrations & festivals
3. Nobles
a. Fought the wars for the pharaoh
4. Artisans/Merchants
5. Peasant Farmers
6. Slaves
Women
-Had higher status than in any other ancient civilization
Could own property
Enter into contracts
Obtain a divorce
Could even rule (i.e. Hatshepsut)
1. Pharaoh
a. Governed as an absolute ruler
b. Seen as both a ruler & a god
i. Son of the sun god Amon-Re/Ra
c. Divine Right  god’s authority to rule
Theocracy a govt. that is based on religious beliefs and/or is controlled by a religious figure

5. Egypt: Geography, Social Structure, & Achievements
Achievements & Contributions
Mummification allowed them to explore the human anatomy
Able to diagnose diseases/injuries
Performed surgery
Developed a calendar system similar to the one we use today

6. Egypt: Geography, Social Structure, & Achievements
The Pyramids 
No one is 100% sure how they were built
Government funded the building of pyramids
Housed pharaoh’s deceased body, treasures, and belongings