Goods And Services
Published on Nov 21, 2015
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Goods and services
A presentation by Evan Rypkema and Kevin gagnon
Where did the Egyptians trade
- Nubia
- Metopotamia
- Thebes
- Cairo
- Giza
Why the Nile was
important
The Nile was important because it allowed the Egyptians to travel down river towards neighbouring settlements. The Nile was also pretty much the only way for the Egyptians to grow crops and it was also a source of fresh water
What did the Egyptians trade?
- Metal
- Ivory
- Frankincense
- Hemp
- Lapis lazuli
Frankincense
The aroma of frankincense is said to have healing properties and is used in religious rituals
Ivory
Ivory is used for decorating and decorative statues
Metal
The Egyptians traded copper silver and gold as well as semi precious gems
Lapis lazuli
Lapis lazuli is traded by Egyptians and is said to be made of the hair of the sun goddess
Hemp
Hemp was used by Egyptians to make rope and clothing
Random Facts!
- Egypt was the wealthiest country in the world
- The Egyptians traded elephant tusks and giraffe tails
- The Egyptians currency was called deben or kite
