According to World Studies: The Ancient World page 256, the absolute location of Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is 30 degrees N 32 degrees E. The relative location of Egypt is described as being north of Sudan, south of the Mediterranean Sea, west of the Red Sea, and east of Libya. According to World Studies: The Ancient World page 71 to 73, the climate of Egypt is hot but not overly dry. The landforms in Ancient Egypt are the six Nile cataracts, also known as rock-filled rapids.
The mountains in Ancient Egypt varied in height, with taller peaks located near Upper Egypt (present-day Sudan) and shorter peaks near Lower Egypt. According to page 82 to 84v, the Ancient Egyptians followed polytheism, meaning they held faith in multiple gods. They also held belief in an afterlife, where individuals would persist even after death. This belief is apparent through the practice of mummifying Pharaohs and interring them alongside valuable items such as jewelry and fine pottery, so that they could possess these belongings in the afterlife.
According to World Studies: The Ancient World (pages 246-247), Ancient Egypt is located in the Northwestern Hemisphere, spanning across Africa and Asia. This ancient civilization operated under a kingship government system, as described on pages 76-81, with their rulers being referred to as Pharaohs. These Pharaohs were considered divine beings who came down to Earth and many of them can trace their lineage back to previous Pharaohs, establishing dynasties. They held absolute power and control over the kingdom. Additionally, World Studies: The Ancient World (page 75) states that the Nile River played a crucial role as a trade route for Ancient Egypt.
The Nile River’s ability to facilitate two-way ship travel is explained in World Studies: The Ancient World pages 71 to 73. Floods of the river can cause substantial damage to the environment and affect the lives of Ancient Egyptians, resulting in destroyed houses, crops, and even fatalities. The presence of cataracts with treacherous rapids makes navigation challenging along the river. However, Ancient Egyptians are not solely impacted by their surroundings; they also play a role in shaping it. They have constructed irrigation systems by connecting distant farmlands to the river through canals.
