Today we got the news that Mr. Hoch will be here starting next Monday! Then we presented our power points.
Notes:
Nile River Valley
- Located in Africa
- Used for traveling
- Needed for farming
- Longest river in the world
- Flooded every year from July to November
- Brings new rich soil for the Egyptians
- Used for transportation
- Valley contains deposits of granite, sandstone, and limestone
- Crops grown: Barley, leeks, garlic, wheat, lentils, turnips, plums, melons, figs, flax, onions, beans, lettuce, radishes, grapes, and cabbages.
- Religion is Polytheistic: multiple Gods
- Economy depended on farmers
- Social Structure: King > Ruling Class > Craftsman > Farmers > Marginalized Groups > Slaves
Early River Valley Civilizations:
- Most fertile soil in the ancient world
- Babylon is the capital
- Jews were held here for 70 years
- You could be put to death if you harmed a cat
- People who developed the civilization are unknown
- Shang Dyasty
- Built palaces and tombs
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