1. Egypt: Geography, Social Structure, & Achievements Global I

2. Egypt: Geography, Social Structure, & Achievements  Geography –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 –Go to Back of your sheet

4. 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