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Egypt Egypt's geography, their strong government foundation and their interaction with other cultures and empires, allowed Ancient Egypt to grow and prosper.
Geography was an important factor that affected the Egyptian Empire from the Old Kingdom into the New Kingdom. This geographical location helped Egyptians to form, and prosper.
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],GEOGRAPHY A map of Ancient Egypt
Continuation of Egyptian Geography ,[object Object],[object Object],Lower and upper Egypt are separated by the Nile River. One the west side of the river, there is the western Desert, and in the east, there is the Eastern desert .
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],OLD KINGDOM  A pyramid built in the Old Kingdom.   These crowns represent the  Unity of upper and lower Egypt.
Continuation of Old Kingdom ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],MIDDLE KINGDOM A chariot rider who invaded Egypt.
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],NEW KINGDOM Map E3: Egypt's border in  the New Kingdom . Fig. 8 Hatshepsut’s temple at Deir  el-Barhi
Continuation of New Kingdom ,[object Object],[object Object],In this picture there are two Hittite warriors.
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THESIS  The Egyptian leaders created a strong government.  The strong, stable foundation allowed cities to prosper numerously, as well as the attention given to art.
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Interaction with different empires influenced Egypt’s culture, religion and technological advancements.  Daily Life in Egypt
Egyptian Religion Fig. II  Isis- A protector Goddess, and divine mom and wife) and her son Horus- God of Light  Fig. I  A Pharaoh during the New Kingdom ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Fig. IV   Bastet- the Cat-Goddess  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Egyptian Religion Continued  Fig. III  Weighing a heart against a feather on the day of Judgment
Science and Technology  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],OLD   KINGDOM Fig. V  Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics Fig. VI  Ancient Egyptian calendar
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Science and Technology continued  Fig VII  An Egyptian using a shaduf to bring water to the dry land
Culture and Customs ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],- Like the organs, the body was also dried out with spices and salt to keep from rotting  - The body was then wrapped in linen and a death mask was places on his head (the death masks of pharaohs some times would be solid gold)  - the wrapped body would be placed in a coffin along with his most prized possessions that he could use in his afterlife Fig. VIII  Mummy of the Chief Treasurer Ukhhotep (detail), Dynasty 12 (ca. 1991–1786 B.C.)
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[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Culture and Customs Continued ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Fig. IX  This shows what the men wore and how it progressed over time (left to right) Fig. X  An Egyptian cosmetics box (1550-1250 B.C.)
Egypt's interaction with differnet Empires ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Fig. XI Map of Mesopotamia
interaction with differnet Empires Continued ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Fig. XII  Dark Egyptian eye paints such as this were brought to Egypt from Iran and Afghanistan
interaction with differnet Empires Continued ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Fig. XIII  Map of Nubia
MLA WORKS CITED Beck, Roger B. , Linda Black, Larry S. Krieger , Phillip C. Naylor , and Dahia Ibo Shabaka.  World History: Patterns of Interaction. Evanston, Illinois: McDougal Littell, 2001.  Carr, Karen . &quot;Egyptian Religion .&quot;  Kidipede . 7 May 2007 . 16 Nov 2008  <http://historyforkids.org/learn/egypt/religion/index.htm>.  Deepavali , Subh . &quot;India and Egypt .&quot;  Hindu Wisdom . 28 October 2008. 18 November 2008  <http://www.hinduwisdom.info/India_and_Egypt.htm>. Dollinger , André . &quot;Aspects of Life in Ancient Egypt .&quot;  Pharaonic Egypt  . 2000. 17 Nov 2008  <http://www.reshafim.org.il/ad/egypt/index.html>.  &quot;Life in Ancient Egypt .&quot;  Carnegie Museum of Natural History  . 16 Nov 2008  <http://www.carnegiemnh.org/exhibits/egypt/index.htm>. Light, Melanie . &quot;The Role of Animals of Ancient Egypt.&quot;  History Hunters International  2006  161. 21 Nov 2008 <http://historyhuntersinternational.org/index.php?page=161>.  “ The Religion of Ancient Egypt.”  EMuseum @ Minnesota State University.  2007.  15 Nov.  2008. <http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/egypt/religion/religion.html>.
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Conclusion Egypt’s geography, their solid foundation and their interaction with other cultures contributed to their prosperity in the Old, Middle and New Kingdom.  However, around 530 B.C., Ancient Egypt fell to the Persians.

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Global Project Egypt

  • 1. Egypt Egypt's geography, their strong government foundation and their interaction with other cultures and empires, allowed Ancient Egypt to grow and prosper.
  • 2. Geography was an important factor that affected the Egyptian Empire from the Old Kingdom into the New Kingdom. This geographical location helped Egyptians to form, and prosper.
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  • 11. THESIS The Egyptian leaders created a strong government. The strong, stable foundation allowed cities to prosper numerously, as well as the attention given to art.
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  • 21. Interaction with different empires influenced Egypt’s culture, religion and technological advancements. Daily Life in Egypt
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  • 32. MLA WORKS CITED Beck, Roger B. , Linda Black, Larry S. Krieger , Phillip C. Naylor , and Dahia Ibo Shabaka. World History: Patterns of Interaction. Evanston, Illinois: McDougal Littell, 2001. Carr, Karen . &quot;Egyptian Religion .&quot; Kidipede . 7 May 2007 . 16 Nov 2008 <http://historyforkids.org/learn/egypt/religion/index.htm>. Deepavali , Subh . &quot;India and Egypt .&quot; Hindu Wisdom . 28 October 2008. 18 November 2008 <http://www.hinduwisdom.info/India_and_Egypt.htm>. Dollinger , André . &quot;Aspects of Life in Ancient Egypt .&quot; Pharaonic Egypt . 2000. 17 Nov 2008 <http://www.reshafim.org.il/ad/egypt/index.html>. &quot;Life in Ancient Egypt .&quot; Carnegie Museum of Natural History . 16 Nov 2008 <http://www.carnegiemnh.org/exhibits/egypt/index.htm>. Light, Melanie . &quot;The Role of Animals of Ancient Egypt.&quot; History Hunters International 2006 161. 21 Nov 2008 <http://historyhuntersinternational.org/index.php?page=161>. “ The Religion of Ancient Egypt.” EMuseum @ Minnesota State University. 2007. 15 Nov. 2008. <http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/egypt/religion/religion.html>.
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  • 34. Conclusion Egypt’s geography, their solid foundation and their interaction with other cultures contributed to their prosperity in the Old, Middle and New Kingdom. However, around 530 B.C., Ancient Egypt fell to the Persians.