Blank White Page: What kind of life did the Egyptians live?
By Oishik D. (Hillsdale High School)
The Nile River
The first Egyptians lived on the banks of the Nile. They lived in total isolation from the rest of the world. Great deserts, seas and dangerous cataracts kept them in seclusion. These ancient people used the Nile for multifarious purposes: agriculture, bathing, cleaning, and transportation. Irrigation systems helped the Egyptians to grow more crops. In fact, Egypt is known as "the gift of the Nile." (source 1)
Family Life
Family life was highly respected. Children were regarded as blessings. We can say that society was somewhat discriminatory, because women were supposed to obey their husbands. However, they were equal to males in certain respects. They could participate in business deals, gain ownership of land, and were allowed to represent themselves in court cases. Young boys usually learned the trade of their fathers. Women tended to household needs. (source 1)
Writing
(Source 2)
The writing system of the ancient Egyptians was known as hieroglyphs. These were pictures/symbols to represent ideas or objects. Scribes kept written records for priests, the pharaoh, or nobles. These records have helped our understanding of ancient Egyptian life.(source 3)
Conclusion
The Egyptians lived in a world of fascinating culture and tradition. They were great builders and farmers, and even the Romans stood in awe of their achievements. They were truly a golden civilization. (source 4)
Bibliography
Source 1: St. Petersburg Times. N.p., n.d.Web. 15 Dec. 2012
Source 2 (image): Rus, Jose M. Egyptian Cartouche. Digital image. Google Images. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2012. <http://www.google.com/imgres?hl=en&tbo=d&biw=850&bih=612&tbs=sur:f&tbm=isch&tbnid=lRHbWyxLbiUNJM:&imgrefurl=http://www.fotopedia.com/items/flickr-4898493983&docid=Ah1kBgLEWBs9xM&imgurl=http://images.cdn.fotopedia.com/flickr-4898493983-hd.jpg&w=1100&h=733&ei=HsLMUKrCItDlqAHi6oHgDA&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=539&vpy=266&dur=2643&hovh=183&hovw=276&tx=61&ty=148&sig=104836574122412464900&page=1&tbnh=140&tbnw=192&start=0&ndsp=15&ved=1t:429,r:9,s:0,i:153>.
Source 3: Ancient Egyptian Culture. Ancient Egyptian Culture. History Link 101, n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2012. <http://www.historylink101.net/egypt_1/index.htm>.
Source 4: Foreign Trade in Ancient Egypt. Foreign Trade in Ancient Egypt. History Link 101, n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2012. <http://www.historylink101.net/egypt_1/a-foreign_trade.htm>.