Chapter 3: Ancient Egypt: Civilization, Neolithic Revolution, and Impact

This module focuses on the history of Ancient Egypt as well as the social, economic and political organization of the Egyptian society. The module also examines also touches on some of the key achievements of the Ancient Egyptians such as the rise of the Ancient Egyptian government, the development of writing, architecture and pyramids, death and mummification, and the decline of the Egyptian civilization.

Students should:

1. Read: Ian Shaw, Ancient Egypt: A Very Short Introduction(OUP, 2004): https://academic.oup.com/book/31836

Focus mainly on Chapters 1,2, 3, 4, 5, and 8

2. Watch Videos:

• The ENTIRE History of Egypt | Ancient Civilizations Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CskfvgEItPA
• Palette of Narmer—The Conquering King: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSCoQ1im3vY
• Turning Papyrus Plant into Paper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpMmaBw5ZLU