Egypt: Cradle of civilization

Pictures the people of the upper Nile Valley and describes how they have depended upon the river for food, water, and transportation for centuries. Relates how the primitive tribes of Egypt organized into a united group under one ruler. Depicts the city of Thebes as a great center of learning in ancient Egypt and describes the role of religion throughout the centuries of Egyptian life. Highlights many artifacts that were entombed with the Pharaohs and indicates their effects upon modern art and architecture., Pictures the people of the upper Nile Valley and describes how they have depended upon the river for food, water, and transportation for centuries. Relates how the primitive tribes of Egypt organized into a united group under one ruler. Depicts the city of Thebes as a great center of learning in ancient Egypt and describes the role of religion throughout the centuries of Egyptian life. Highlights many artifacts that were entombed with the pharaohs and indicates their effects upon modern art and architecture., , Egypt - Cradle of Civilization Distributed by ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA EDUCATIONAL CORP 425 N MICHIGAN AVE CHICAGO, IL 60611 Produced by ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA FILMS SEE ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA EDUCATIONAL CORP Year published 1962 Grade Level: I J H Distributed on media: 1 film cartridge (12 min.), optical sound, standard 8 mm.; 1 videocassette (12 min.), 1/2 in.; 1 videocassette (u-matic) (12 min.), 3/4 in.; 1 film reel (12 min.), 16 mm. Color?Color Length: 12 MIN Description: Examines the culture of ancient Egypt and its contributions to the development of Western civilization. Shows how the Egyptian way of life evolved from a primitive tribal culture to an organized society under a single powerful ruler. Illustrates achievements in art, architcture, medicine, astronomy and mathematics. Topics: Africa-History; Ancient-World; Egypt,-AncientNOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.