1. Africa: Shaped by Its History
Ancient Egypt

2. What is History?
History: record of important events including reasons for their causes

3. What is a Civilization?
Society in which there is a high level of cultural and technological development
Begins when writing and keeping of records is done

4. What does a civilization include?
Cities, government, art, architecture, and social classes
Social classes form when people do a variety of jobs
Rich, poor, middle class

5. What are Economics?
Economics: system for producing, distributing, consuming, and owning goods, services, and wealth

6. What is a Society?
Society: organized group working together because of common interests

7. What is Archeology?
Archeology: scientific study of material remains of past human life
Remains may include fossils, artifacts, buildings

8. What is Anthropology?
Anthropology: study of human beings and their ancestors through time and in relation to culture

9. Essential Question
How do ancient civilizations along the Nile River become models of a well organized society?