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The River Valley Civilisation: Egyptian Civilisation — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 6 · History & Civics

What The River Valley Civilisation: Egyptian Civilisation covers in ICSE Class 6 History & Civics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 6 History & Civics · 2026-27

Topics in The River Valley Civilisation: Egyptian Civilisation

1

Location and Importance of the Nile

  • Egypt is located in the northeastern part of Africa.
  • The civilisation developed on the banks of the River Nile.
  • The Nile is the longest river in the world and flows from south to north.
2

Kingdoms of Ancient Egypt

  • Egyptian history is divided into three main periods: Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms.
  • The Old Kingdom (3000–2000 BCE) is known as the 'Age of the Pyramids'.
  • The Middle Kingdom (2000–1750 BCE) saw growth in trade but ended with the invasion of the Hyksos.
3

Society and Social Structure

  • Egyptian society was divided into three main classes: upper, middle, and lower.
  • At the top was the Pharaoh, followed by priests, nobles, and officials.
  • The middle class included merchants, artisans, doctors, and scribes.
4

Religion and Beliefs

  • Egyptians worshipped many gods connected to nature, like the Sun God Ra.
  • The Pharaoh was believed to be the son of Ra and a divine ruler.
  • They believed in life after death, which led to the practice of mummification.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Egyptian Civilisation

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Key topics in The River Valley Civilisation: Egyptian Civilisation include Location and Importance of the Nile, Kingdoms of Ancient Egypt, Society and Social Structure, Religion and Beliefs. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
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