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Ancient civilization 
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Ancient Egypt
Location The location of Egypt was mostly sand. I know this because the text says” Desert covers more than 90% of the egypt. The text also states “Called the Red Line the desert supported only small settlements in wadis and oasis”. (hart 8)
Government Government: The government in Ancient Egypt consisted of pharaohs ruling over all of the land in an advanced theocracy. I know because the text states "When people approached the king, they often kissed the ground at his feet." Which shows that they had the utmost respect for the pharaoh. Also, the author wrote "At great state occasions like royal jubilee celebrations or the giving of gifts to favored courtiers, the king and court gathered together, and top officials, diplomats, and high priests would attend." This shows an example of who was considered important and was involved in government.
(HART 12)
Religion : The ancient Egyptians believed in polytheism, and they believed that their pharaohs were gods and goddesses on Earth. I know because the text states "The Egyptians worshiped hundreds of different gods and goddesses, and sometimes it was difficult to work out who was who." This shows that they believed in Polytheism, which is the belief in more than one god or goddess. Also, the text states "Many of the gods are represented by animals: a baboon might stand for Thoth, god of wisdom, at one temple, and a Moon god named Khonsu at another. This shows us that they believed in multiple different gods and goddesses, which by definition is polytheism (hart 24).
Art The art of egypt was music I know this because the text says “They had great public festivals at which thousands of people were entertained with singers and music frome flutes, harps, and castanets and much wine was drink” (Hart 50)
Architecture Architecture such as I know this because the text says “ The first pyramid was built as a burial place of King Djoser in c. 2650 BCE by his gifted architect imhotep”. “In the text it said Doors of granite and false passages were pursuit of the rich offerings buried with the kings. “
(hart 20)
writing The writing system in Mesopotamia can be described as a system of pictographs that advanced and became more symbolic as time passed. I know because the text says "Scribes had to be experts in writing hieroglyphics, an elaborate form of picture-writing with about 700 different signs." This shows us that it was a very complicated system, as remembering over 700 signs is immensely difficult. Also, the text states "Hieroglyphics were used on state monuments, temples, tombs, and religious papyri." This shows that it was used all throughout Egypt to describe things using pictures. (Hart 34)
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