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Social Studies - Naughton
Q.O.W. ORGANIZER-USING T.R.E.E.S.
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Civilizations (past and present) are defined by the presence and use of their Geography, Religion,
Achievements, Politics, Economy, and Social Structure (G.R.A.P.E.S.).
Describe how Egypt was a civilization, explaining at least three of its G.R.A.P.E.S. categories as
supporting evidence.
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Many ancient civilizations have been able to live successfully and make a mark in history. The ancient
Egyptians have left a huge impact on history. Ancient Egypt can be classified as a civilization because of
G.R.A.P.E.S. Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economy, and Social Structure are the features that
compose a civilization.
Without its geographical features, ancient Egypt wouldn’t have been able to survive as a civilization.
Even with deserts surrounding it, the ancient Egyptians managed to live as a prosperous civilization. The Nile
was the most important geographical feature in ancient Egypt, mostly because of all the wonderful gifts the
river provided. The Nile was one of the few water sources in ancient Egypt and allowed them to successfully
grow crops. Along with the Nile, the Red and Mediterranean Seas were also important water sources at the
time. Not only did these water sources supply water, they were very useful for transportation and trade.
Politics were very important in ancient Egypt. They made Egypt a safer and more organized place to
live. The most significant ruler from ancient Egypt was the pharaoh. The pharaoh was a god-like ruler and
made a huge impact on politics today. Having one man (or woman) rule over all the Egyptians may have been
the beginning of having presidents. The pharaoh had a very important job, to look over his city, to talk to the
gods, to collect taxes, and more. Without the pharaoh, Egypt wouldn’t have been the organized civilization it is
was.
Finally, religion was a very important part of ancient Egypt. Religion connected everyone as a
civilization. All of the ancient Egyptians were polytheists, or people who believed in more than one god. The
afterlife was a very important part of the ancient Egyptian religion. They believed the afterlife was something
amazing to look forward to, and living a good life on earth would make for an even better afterlife. A pharaoh
would be mummified and preserved with a special ceremony to make sure they made it to the afterlife with
an identity. They were buried with amulets, food, jewelry, and anything else they might need in the afterlife.
The Egyptians were very religious people.
Ancient Egypt was a successful civilization for many reasons, including its geographical features,
organized politics, and a strong religion that held them together.