Ancient Egypt Prject
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- Egypt was a theocracy. The pharaoh was both the political and religious leader and the pharaoh had total power. Pharaohs were most of the time sons of past pharaohs but sometimes a new family line of pharaohs would take control. Egypt was under this system for 3000 years until Egypt was captured by The Kingdom of Kush in 730 BCE
- The river Nile was the main trading route for Egypt. The Ancient Egyptians used boats to transport goods up the Nile river. They traded things like gold, papyrus, linen, and grain. Once the Egyptians started importing lumber, they were able to build more they could make bigger boats and chariots. The trading route exposed the ancient Egyptians to foreign trades and cultures.
- In ancient Egypt, there were six classes of society: (1) the pharaoh, (2) government officials, (3) nobles and priests, (4) scribes and soldiers, (5) artisans and merchants, and (6) peasants and slaves. Egyptians were each born into a social class determined by their parents. Women legally had equal rights to men but few became part of the government. In ancient Egypt, the family was the center of people’s lives.
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