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?
Consistent water source, food, transportation, fertile soil The desert isolated and protected Egyptians No, consistent food and water is necessary for civilization
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?
Used it for irrigation and transportation Sail upstream (south), float downstream (north). Built Canals for east/west travel
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?
Had absolute power - could command major projects to be built, regardless of coast Because they were seen as divine, their subjects were devoted to their afterlife Pharaohs believed they would be reborn to be like the sun god
4. What were some examples of the challenges laborers faced in constructing Egypt’s monuments? What do you think motivated them?
Feeding, equipping, and funding the workers Transporting large stones over sand Even though basic needs and monetary compensation was available, it the deep-seeded belief in the Pharaoh's divinity that motivated them
5. What are some of the connections between Egyptian engineering and the expansion of its empire?
Control of Nile allowed for sustained food source that could feed large armies
Building serious forts help them control Nubia (big source of gold) - needed for funding and decoration temples
6. Why are Egyptian obelisks considered one of the most amazing architectural feats ever achieved? Do you think they could be constructed today?
To chisel out, transport, and up right without cracking it is phenomenal.
It would be difficult for modern people to do
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