Geography

• Geography for the Nile River Valley Civilization was very important.  

• The Nile would flood each year starting in July and lasting until November.  

• This flood would provide new, rich soil for the Egyptians and would wash away waste.  

• The seas around the civilization served a barrier against war and disease.

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Economy

• The inhabitants of the Nile River Valley Civilization depended heavily on farming.  

• Close proximity to the Nile allowed easy access to water needed for crops.  

• Seasonal flooding fertilized the land for the next year's crops.  

• Agriculture was essential for survival, growth, and economic success.

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Social

King

• Had a special status.

• Female companion also had a special status.

• Ruler of the land.

 

Craftsman

• Craftsman make weapons and tools for the people

• Work on the decorations for tombs

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Farmers

• Most people of the Nile tribes were farmers that can only be vaguely distinguished by their tombs

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Slaves

• Little evidence of slavery.

• Servants were often used and sold.

• The Pyramids were built by servants who were paid in beer.

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Buildings

• Pyramids.

• Large boats for transport.

• Rigid structures that held pharaoh at the top, followed by priests, artisans, farmers, and finally slaves.

 

Tools/Weapons/Technology/Literature

• Produced a 365-day calendar based on astronomy.

• Developed early Geometry used for designing fields and canals.

• Hieroglyphics were created and carved on to tablets for communication

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Religion

• Polotheistic, they believed in many gods