1. Civilizations of the Ancient Western World: Comparison/Cont
To be able to relate to the future of our lives, we must first define an in-depth analysis of the word history. In this paper, I will analyze the definition of history that will then explain the importance of the Nile River in the civilization of Kemet, along with the true concept of Maat. However, to elaborate the importance of the Nile River, and the concept of Maat, researchers first had to address the issue of what is history, and how it correlates with what we know today. .
Many would claim that to define history is to define the past whether it be days, months, years, etc. In addition, the events and situations that have taken place are then transformed into a written testimony. According to Theophile Obenga, Ph.D., history is "the study of past human events due to the historical method." History also signifies learning by inquiry, meaning making examinations and accusations towards certain situations by asking questions. In other words, "history can be defined as a discipline, which is a branch of knowledge that systematically deals with past events (Obenga). One of the main methods used to uncover the past is the historical method. This method reveals history as a science. To study history as a science there needs to be method guidelines, verifications of truths, reason, controlled imagination, and a framework for the research being studied. .
The basic guidelines used to make history is (1) recording written or oral documents (source of information), (2) analyzing and correlating documents of particular sources, and (3) critiquing and explaining the events (Nash). When examining and mentally illustrating past events there must be intellectual honesty with methodology and reason when making history. In addition, there must not be bias opinions. One of the main questions that are asked to understand history is what makes it so important? History helps us to understand our ancestors, genealogy, and our lives to create memories.
This harmony was called Maat. To the ancient Egyptians, Maat also meant order and justice. ... This however, does not ensure that Maat would be unthreatened. ... If the king acted justly then this was supporting Maat. In return, Maat would bring fertility for the land and wellbeing for all. ...
Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt are both cradles of civilization. Both contributed greatly to human development through their achievements, failures, peoples, scientific accomplishments, philosophies, religions, and contributions. Mesopotamia is a rich flat plain c...
Binding together this endless cycle was Maat, the serene order of the universe with which the individual must remain in harmony, and against which each person's KA would be weighed after death, embodying Ma'at on earth was the pharaoh, the earthly manifestation of all gods. ... The thirteenth became more about social justice and the Pharaoh goes back to speaking through MAAT. ...
Ikhnaton was a great leader with revolutionary ideas for the ancient world, but Egypt was not ready for him. Egypt had been a polytheistic empire for over two thousand years when Ikhnaton took over and expected the empire to give it up and become monotheistic with the worship of Aton. (Bratton, The ...
Ramses II did not get the nickname Ramses the Great' for no reason, he contributed exceedingly to Ancients Egypt's History through his buildings and wars with the Hittite king. Ramses II was a great warrior and builder. He was also a good leader and displayed a distinct personality. Ramses II su...
The different between ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt: 1. Origins: The first civilizations emerged in the Mesopotamia about 3500B.C.. It was the oldest known of civilization, although Egypt gave birth to civilization before 3100B.C. 2. Geography: Mesopotamia landed between ...