Download King Menes founded the capital of ancient Egypt at White Walls

Egyptian civilization
What is civilization?
the stage of human social development and organization that is considered most
advanced.
Elements of civilization
Social structure:
Social structure is a system of levels in society. It could be the level of your jobs,
wealth and popularity
Stable food supply:
When the society could have enough food to survive, and add some extra to
trade
Religion:
Religion is a belief that involve gods, and together with form of worship such
as holidays, prayers and rituals
Government:
Government is a group of people that keep the law and make new ones
Writing:
A symbol or sign were combine to make language
Culture:
A different ways of life, it makes us different to each other
Technology:
Advances, inventions and processes that makes life easier
Egypt
Social structure – 1 pharaohs were believed to be gods in human form then 2
government officials, nobles, priest then 3 soldiers then 4 scribes 5 merchants
6 artisans 7 farmers 8 slaves and servants
Stable food supply – grow crops like wheat and barley, vegetables like lettuce,
onions, peas, leeks, garlic, cucumber, and squash, and fruits like melons grapes,
dates, figs, and pomegranates. For the peoples and the have more than
enough food supply
Religion – The ancient Egyptians believed that it was important to recognize
and worship these gods and goddesses so that life could be continued
smoothly.
Government – The type of government in ancient Egypt was
a theocracy
Writing – writings were written on people's front doors, so that the news
of the pharaoh would travel to everyone.
Culture – it is based on your social structure in what level you are
Technology - used many simple machines, such as the ramp and the lever, to
build the construction processes. pottery were mass-produced and exported
throughout the Mediterranean basin
ANCIENT EGYPT
ARCHAIC EARLY DYNASTIC PERIOD C. 3100-2686 B.C.
King Menes founded the capital of ancient Egypt at White Walls (later known
as Memphis), in the north, near the apex of the Nile River delta. The capital
would grow into a great metropolis that dominated Egyptian society during the
Old Kingdom period. The Archaic Period saw the development of the
foundations of Egyptian society, including the all-important ideology of
kingship. To the ancient Egyptians, the king was a godlike being, closely
identified with the all-powerful god Horus. The earliest known hieroglyphic
writing also dates to this period.
In the Archaic Period, as in all other periods, most ancient Egyptians were
farmers living in small villages, and agriculture (largely wheat and barley)
formed the economic base of the Egyptian state. The annual flooding of the
great Nile River provided the necessary irrigation and fertilization each year;
farmers sowed the wheat after the flooding receded and harvested it before
the season of high temperatures and drought returned.
OLD KINGDOM: AGE OF THE PYRAMID BUILDERS C. 2686-2181 B.C.
The Old Kingdom began with the third dynasty of pharaohs. Around 2630 B.C.,
the third dynasty’s King Djoser asked Imhotep, an architect, priest and healer,
to design a funerary monument for him; the result was the world’s first major
stone building, the Step-Pyramid at Saqqara, near Memphis. Pyramid-building
reached its zenith with the construction of the Great Pyramid at Giza, on the
outskirts of Cairo. Built for Khufu (or Cheops, in Greek), who ruled from 2589
to 2566 B.C., the pyramid was later named by classical historians as one of
the ancient world’s Seven Wonders. Two other pyramids were built at Giza for
Khufu’s successors Khafra (2558-2532 B.C) and Menkaura (2532-2503 B.C.).
During the third and fourth dynasties, Egypt enjoyed a golden age of peace
and prosperity. The pharaohs held Absolut power and provided a stable
central government; the kingdom faced no serious threats from abroad; and
successful military campaigns in foreign countries like Nubia and Libya added
to its considerable economic prosperity. Over the course of the fifth and sixth
dynasties, the king’s wealth was steadily depleted, partially due to the huge
expense of pyramid-building, and his absolute power faltered in the face of the
growing influence of the nobility and the priesthood that grew up around the
sun god Ra (Re). After the death of the sixth dynasty’s King Pepy II, who ruled
for some 94 years, the Old Kingdom period ended in chaos.
Modern Egypt
Egypt is officially known as the Arab Republic of Egypt. In 2012, the population
of Egypt was just over 83 million (83,688,164). Egypt is bordered by the Gaza
Strip, Israel, Libya and Sudan as well as the Mediterranean Sea and the Red
Sea. The Sinai Peninsula in Egypt spans across two continents, Africa and Asia.
Mount Catherine is the highest mountain in Egypt, standing 2,629m high (8625
ft.).The official language of Egypt is Arabic, but others languages such as
English and French are also understood by many. The capital city is Cairo,
which also has the largest population. Other major cities include Alexandria
and Giza. Egypt is a very dry country. The Sahara and Libyan Desert make up
most of the area of Egypt. Egypt experiences natural hazards such as droughts,
earthquakes, flash floods, landslides, windstorms (called khamsin), dust
storms and sandstorms. The longest river in the world, the Nile, runs through
Egypt. Egypt is famous for its ancient civilization, the Ancient Egyptians, who
date back to around 3150 B.C. Egypt is home the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of
the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.