Of central importance to the development of Egyptian civilization was the Nile River. Of equal importance in Egyptian history was the pharaoh, who was, in theory, a god who maintained order and harmony within the kingdom. Egyptian technical achievements, especially visible in the construction of the pyramids, demonstrated skills unique to the world at that time. The Egyptians also made an impact in the south in Nubia, which became the independent state of Kush. Kushite culture borrowed elements from Egypt, including hieroglyphs, religious beliefs, and the practice of interring kings in pyramids.
Students will be able to:
Describe a main agricultural product and its economic effect on Ancient Egypt.
Analyze how the Nile River affected Egyptian life.
Analyze how belief in the afterlife influenced Ancient Egyptian life.
Describe ancient Egyptian social classes.
Explain the characteristics of ancient Egyptians religion and society.
Identify reasons Egypt reached the height of its power.
Explain how the pharaoh contributed to the rise and fall of the Egyptian empire.
Identify how Nubia and Kush were influenced by Egyptian culture.Â