Ancient Egypt was divided into Upper and Lower Egypt along the Nile River. Most Egyptians were farmers who traded goods with neighbors. Egyptians believed the Pharaoh was a god or goddess and had many deities in their religion. Boys received better education than girls through hieroglyphic writing and scribes held honored positions. The Pharaoh had supreme power as both political and religious leader, ruling over Egypt's approximately 31 dynasties for over 3,000 years.

1. Questions to Ask About a Culture
1. Geography North border in Mediterranean Sea
South border-series of cataracts (large, step, waterfall)
Divided into Lower or Upper Egypt protection from attack or
enemies
2. Economics
Most Egyptians were farmers.
Traded with neighbors to the east for goods they couldn't produce
such as wood.
Traded with neighbors to the south for jewellery and cloth with ani-
3. Religion and Philosophy
Pharaohs are considered to be god or goddess
There are many deities.
Traded by building and using boats and ships.
4. Knowledge, Education, and the Arts
Hieroglyphs-Refers to the characters of the ancient Egyptian writing system.
Boys received better education than girls; few woman could read and
write.
Scribes were honored and valued in society.
5. Political Science Vizier is in charge of almost all areas of government
Menes founded 1st Dynasty
Egyptian laws considered more humane than earlier societies.
Pharaohs were in charge and considered rule.
Egypt has had approximately 31 ruling dynasties.
6. Sociology Girls married in the age of 13.
Men made decisions for family
Official chosen by pharaoh.
Believed to be descendants of gods and has supreme ruling power.
Pharaoh is religious leader and head of government.
7. History The pharaoh was more than a king
Egypt is divided into Upper and Lower Egypt
Egypt grew to be an important civilization for 3 thousand years.
They believed in life after death and developed a system of preserving dead
bodies by mummification.