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Ancient Civilization 
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Ancient Egypt
Location: On page 8 it said that on both sides of the Nile, it would flood leaving the land fertile. The desert covers more than 90% of Egypt, which was called the " Red Land". The Egyptians lived along the banks of the Nile, which they called the ¨Black Land¨ after the rich dark silt. (Hart 8)
Religion: On page 24 it said that many of the gods were represented by animals. Different animals were shown as these gods, because they had different descriptions. Each of their 42 different districts have their own gods. (Hert 24)
Government: On Page 10 it said that the King was not only the most powerful and important man he was thought to be a god. Often the ruling pharaoh would adopt this as co-regent to enable a smooth takeover when he died. One Pharaoh holds the record for the longest reign we know for any monarch. (Hert 10)
Art: On page 50 the author says, "The Egyptians always were having many parties." Whenever they had big festivals they would play flutes, Harps, and castanets too. The men would use rhythm sticks to match the beat.(HART 50)
Writing: On page 34 it said that Scribes had to experts in writing they had to know about 700 different writing symbols. It was really complicated so that not too many people could master it. Hieroglyphs were used on state monuments, temples and tombs. (Heart 34)
Architecture, On page 20 it says, "The first Pyramid ever built was Supposed to be a burial for king Djoser". Over time his grave built-in time making the "STEP PYRAMID". It was supposed to be for kings to walk up to the sun god.(HART 20)
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