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Engineering a Empire

1. What role do you think the Nile River played in Egypt’s prosperity? Do you think ancient Egypt could have become a majestic civilization without the Nile?
Without the Nile River, Egypt would not be as majestic. It provided a water supply and helped fertilize the land. The Nile was also a great source of transportation. It could help make canals.
2. What were some of the ways Egyptians harnessed the power of the Nile? What was the primary route of transportation they developed, and what were the techniques ancient Egyptians used to develop them?
The main transportation was through canals. They would dig branches off the Nile to go by boat.
3. How would you describe the power structure of ancient Egypt? What does it mean to describe Egyptian kings and queens as “divine”? What powers did they believe this enabled them?
The power leaders had was crazy, could command anything regardless of cost. Describing the Egyptian Rulers as Divin means that they saw them as living gods. They thought they would be reborn as gods.
4. What were  some examples of the challenges laborers faced in constructing Egypt’s monuments? What do you think motivated them?
Food was probably a very large problem because if you work hard all day you will be very hungry later. Another problem was probably moving the massive rocks it took to make the pyramid. They didn't have any machinery.
5. What  are some of the connections between Egyptian engineering and the expansion of its empire?
With the expansion of the Nile, you can get many more resources. With the new, improved resources, they can engineer much better things.
6. Why are Egyptian obelisks considered one of the most amazing architectural feats ever achieved? Do you think they could be constructed today?

Obelisks are considered one of the most amazing architectual feats ever because they were huge and hard to transport to there final destination. They also had to raise it once it was there.

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