Pyramids On The Nile

1. Describe the geography of Egypt
2. Discuss the role of Pharaoh in Egyptian society
3. Identify the cultural and technological achievements of the Egyptians

1. What role do you think the Nile River played in Egypt’s prosperity? Do you think ancient Egypt could have become  a majestic civilization without the Nile? 

     The Nile River gave the consistency of water source, food, transportation, and fertile soil.  No Egypt could not have become a majestic civilization without the Nile because then they wouldn't have consistent food and water.

2. What were some of the ways Egyptians harnessed the power of the Nile? What was the  primary route of transportation they developed, and what were the techniques ancient Egyptians used to develop them?

          Some ways that they harnessed the power of the Nile was by irrigation and transportation. The primary route was to sail upstream and then float downstream. They built canals to develop the primary route.

3. How would you describe the power structure of ancient Egypt? What does it mean to describe Egyptian kings and queens as “divine”? What powers did they believe this enabled them? 

          The power structure of ancient Egypt was that the Pharoahs had absolute power. It means that they could command major projects, no matter the coast because they were seen as gods. They believed that they had the afterlife and that the Pharaohs would be reborn.

4. What were  some examples of the challenges laborers faced in constructing Egypt’s monuments? What do you think motivated them?

        Some examples were feeding, transporting large stones, and funding workers. I think that the belief in the Pharoah's power that motivated them. The money and basic needs probably also motivated them.

5. What  are some of the connections between Egyptian engineering and the expansion of its empire?

       Some of the connections were the control of the Nile, which could feed large armies. Also, building forts helped control Nubia, which was a big source of gold. The control of Nubia was needed for funding templed. 

6. Why are Egyptian obelisks considered one of the most amazing architectural feats ever achieved? Do you think they could be constructed today?

       It is considered one of the most amazing architectural feats ever because they chiseled it out, transported, and make it upright without them cracking is very hard to do. the fact that they figured it out is crazy to us.