Egypt
By Matthew Hopkins and Nichole Nowak
Introduction
The cultural developments during the River Valley civilizations made the largest impact on people. Culture is what makes people unique in the way they live. People have culture because of their beliefs. It impacted religion and architecture because Egyptians made pyramids and religious centers. It impacted innovation and writing because people had to make papyrus for paper and something to write with.
egypt religion
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Egyptian Writing
achievements fact sheet
Here are some facts about the egyptians many accomplishments:
The egyptians built the pyramids of giza which are the only wonders of the ancient world that are still standing today they were ordered to do this by their pharaoh khufu or cheops
they invented hieroglyphics their own form of writing where every word is replaced by a certain symbol
they built the first boats out of papyrus reed
they made paper from papyrus leaves and flowers
they invented a calendar which was based off the flooding of the nile river
Art Gallery
Egyptain Pyrimids
These pyramids were used as tombs for pharaohs.
The Great Sphinx
This giant cat was made to protect the Nile River.
The Egyptain gods
These were the gods the ancient Egyptians believed in and worshiped.
Nile River
The Nile River is the most important river in Egypt's history.
Hieroglyphics
This was the writing system used by Egyptians.
Obelisks
An obelisk was built for pharaohs
Coffins
Egyptians often made coffins of gold for pharaohs.
Mummies
Egyptians mummified pharaohs when they died.
Pyramid treasure
Egyptians always put riches and treasures in pyramids to help pharaohs in the afterlife.
Conclusion
The cultural changes during the River Valley Civilizations effected people the most. As you can see achievements, innovations, architecture, writing, and religion are all affected by culture during the River Valley civilizations. So we can all conclude that cultural changes probably affected Egypt the most during the River Valley civilizations.