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Unit 4: Egypt
Phoenician alphabet:http://terpconnect.umd.edu/~rfradkin/alphapag
e.html
Intro to EgyptThe Nile is the world’s largest
river—4,000 miles long!Flows from its sources in central
Africa to the Mediterranean.The Nile has two sources:
The Blue Nile starts in Ethiopia’s highlands
The White Nile starts in central Africa’s swamps
They meet in Khartoum, present-day Sudan
Land of the NileThe Nile runs South to NorthUpper Egypt is Southern Egypt; Lower Egypt
in Northern EgyptSemi-nomadic people have lived in Egypt
since 5000 BCE
Upper EgyptAround 3200 BCE, Upper and
Lower Egypt were separate.Upper Egypt is a narrow strip
—average of 6 milesUpper Egypt was ruled by
thirteen kingsMany were named after
animalsThey were believed to be
personification of their godsLeaders wore the white crown
of Upper Egypt
Lower EgyptLower Egypt is mostly
marshland—near the seaIn Lower Egypt the regions
were ruled by leading families.Hierarchy was not as strict.
Legend says seven kings ruled the area.
All pottery is from Upper Egypt.
Narmer’s Palette
Class AssignmentWith your shoulder partner examine the art
work I am about to give you.
Part 1: Describe at least 5 things you see on each side.
Part 2: What do you think these things mean?
Part 3: What do you think is the overall message of this piece of art?
A B