Section 4.1-Ancient Egypt

Section Objectives

I can describe the characteristics that classical civilizations share such as institutions, cultural styles, and systems of thought that endured for several centuries.

I can compare and contrast the defining characteristics of a city-state, civilization, and empire.

I can describe the major achievements of the empires in this region in the areas of art, architecture, science, technology, political ideas, philosophy, and military strategy.

Section Questions

What type of governmental structure did the Ancient Egyptians use to rule?

What important societal developments came from the Ancient Egyptians?

Section Readings

Geography of Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egyptian Social Structure

Ancient Egyptian Technology

Section Videos