Egypt- The Timeless civilization

Egypt

The Timeless CivilizationBy: Taylor, Natalie, Julianna, Valencia and JingWhy Egypt?Egypt had a good government, a fair social hierarchy, a vibrant culture, as well as a safe location.They were unified, and not as chaotic as other early civilizations.Egypt was an advanced civilization for being in the ancient world, they were educated in mathematics and anatomy.They also had strong religion beliefs and they never strayed from their beliefs.GovernmentThe government structure of ancient Egypt involved viziers, army commanders, chief treasurers, the minister of public works, and tax collectors.Taxation happened mostly in goods. Citizens were drafted into the military to pay taxes too.When it came to laws, many of them involved punishments to fit crimes. The government was more of a Theocracy rather than a monarchy because the rule was consider a god.ReligionThe gods had human characteristics, however, could also and most of the time were half animal/half human.After death you were judged, and if you could, you were admitted into the afterlife.Maat was the personification of the fundamental order of the universe, without which all of creation would perish. Their religion was polytheistic, there were many gods that controlled different aspects of life.Social HierarchiesA Pharaoh is considered a godly ruler. He was one sent by the gods to rule of Egypt.Religion was taken so seriously that any religious leader had a considerable amount of power in Egypt.Under his rule were high officials, nobles, doctors and engineers, scribes, merchants and craftsmen, and farmers. They were tolerant of other civilizations, they were non- xenophobic.

CultureThe Egyptian culture is extremely interesting since the Egyptians were one of the first ones to make their own. Most early cultures would base their culture off of others, and would steal traditions from others.Both Egyptian men and women wore makeup eye paint. The Egyptians believed that the makeup had healing power.High class Egyptians wore wigs while the other classes would wear their hair long or in pig tails. Until 12, Egyptian boys had their heads shaved except for one plaited lock.Culture (Cont.)Egyptian children wore no clothing at all until they were in their teens. Adult men wore skirts while women wore dresses.The women in ancient Egypt enjoyed legal and economical equality with men. Nevertheless, they never enjoyed social equality with men.It was a tradition to mummify a passed-on Pharaoh and also bury him in a large tomb, some examples include the Pyramids. They would also bury the Pharaoh with his belongings and beloved things.WomenEgypt treated its women better than any of the other major civilizations of the ancient world.The Egyptians believed that joy and happiness were legitimate goals and that regarded home and family.In some societies wives were simply domestic servants and offspring acquired importance only when they grew up.Undoubtedly there were a number of very strong willed women who disregarded custom and ruled their families with the sheer force of their personalities.Women (Cont.)Egyptian women were fortunate in two ways:1. While women could become Pharaoh only in very special circumstances, they were otherwise regarded as totally equal to men. They could own property, borrow money, sign contracts, initiate divorce, appear in court as a witness, etc.

2. Love and emotional support were considered to be important parts of marriage. Egyptians loved children as people and not just as potential workers and care-takers.

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