Egypt Civilization Flashcards
location (modern-day countries)
centered along the Nile river, in what is now modern-day Egypt
Topography (geographic features - mountains, rivers, oceans, ect.)
the Nile river gives life to its land. The Nile Delta and the Sinai Peninsula are other notable features.
government structure
It was ruled by pharaohs, who were both political and religious leaders
people (social classes, jobs, ect.)
At the top were the Pharaoh and notability, then priests and soldiers, followed by merchants and farmers
religion
They were polytheistic, worshiping many gods like Ra, Isis, and Anubis. The afterlife was super important to them too.
major accomplishments
They built pyramids and Sphinx, developed hieroglyphics, and advanced in medicine and astronomy
important figures
Pharaohs like Ramses ll and Cleopatra, and Imhotep, the architect of the step pyramid.
military conflicts
The battle of Kadesh with the Hitties was a big one, and so were the warriors.
other (anything else important)
They also had a well-organized system of irrigation and farming, and their art and architecture influenced many cultures.
