Kingdom of the Nile Section 2-3 pp

Preview Questions How did geography influence ancient Egypt? How did geography influence ancient Egypt? What were the main features and achievements of Egypt’s three kingdoms? What were the main features and achievements of Egypt’s three kingdoms? How did trade and warfare affect Egypt and Nubia? How did trade and warfare affect Egypt and Nubia?

Remember the 5 Themes of Geography?

Geography of the Nile Valley LOCATION Northeast Africa Near Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea EXACT: 30*N-25*N – 30*E-33*E

Geography of the Nile Valley PLACE Human Characteristics Agricultural Economy Trading Economy Polythesitic Physical Environment Nile River Desert Climate Fertile Soil Little Plant Life and Vegetation

Geography of the Nile Valley HumanEnvironmentInteraction Environment on Humans Nile makes farming possible Nile provides transportation for trade Humans on Environment Must control floods Store water for dry season

Geography of the Nile Valley MOVEMENT Nile used to move people and goods

Geography of the Nile Valley REGION Upper Egypt Southern portion of kingdom Lower Egypt Northern Portion of Kingdom

The Three Kingdoms The Old Kingdom Government was a bureaucracy: Pharaohs Viziers Scribes and Various Depts. Pyramids built Tombs for rulers Show strength and organization

The Three Kingdoms The Middle Kingdom Chaotic Time Chaotic Time Invaded by Hyksos Invaded by Hyksos Corruption Corruption Rebellion Rebellion Egyptians experience cultural diffusion Egyptians experience cultural diffusion

The Three Kingdoms The New Kingdom Age of conquest Strong rule of Ramses II Invaded by northerners