NILE RIVER VALLEY CIVILIZATION
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The Nile River Valley Civilization started at the North most peak of the Nile River at the time of the Neolithic Revolution. This early Civilization formed down the lush fields of the Nile River and was shelted by the water and desert around, which aided in what eventually formed Egypt and the colonies around.
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Geography for the Nile River valley civilization was very important. The Nile would flood each year starting on July till November. This flood would provide with new, rich soil for the Egyptians, and would wash away waste. Along with this aid, the seas around civilization provided protection from war and disease.
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Most people depended on farming and needed water from the Nile. The flooding that would come in late summer to winter that would fertilize the land for the next season's crops. Agriculture was a HUGE part of the economy.
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 King
 Had a special status
Female companion also had a special status
Ruler of the land
Ruling Class
Related or of high importance of the King
Craftsman
Craftsman make weapons, tools for the people.
Work on the decorations for tombs.
Farmers
Most people of the Nile tribes were farmers that can only be vaguely distinguished by their tombs.
Marginalized Groups
Very little known about the people.
Did not leave in organized structures, and were involved in many wars and battles.
Slaves
Little evidence of the slavery
Servants were often used and sold.
Pyramids were built and paid for in beer by the servants.
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Pyramids
Large boats for transport
Rigid structures that held pharaoh at the top, followed by priests, artisans, farmers, and finally slaves.
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Menes
First Dynasty Egyption King
Possibly found Ancient Rome
Accredited for combining upper and lower Egypt
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Produced a 365 day calendar based on astronomy.
Developed Geometry and used it in their fields and for canals through the city.
Hieroglyphics were created and used.
Hieroglyphics were then put onto tablets for a form of communication.
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Polytheistic religion - Multiple gods
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