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OK, class, settle down. Now today we are going to carry on looking at ancient Egypt. Last time we talked about …? …. their kings …. that’s right. Jonathan, who were called Pharaohs? …. that’s right. We said that they were the richest and most powerful people because they controlled the land and the economy of the country and made … what? ... the laws, right.
Now, can you guess what was of great importance in ancient Egypt? Hmm? The River Nile, exactly. Why? Because people depended on that for food and transport.
What about women in Egyptian society? What was their position? No, quite the opposite. They were equal to men ... that’s very interesting, isn’t it? They had the right to do business, own land and get a divorce if they didn’t get along with their husbands. Amazing, huh? They could also get a job in rich homes as nannies or at temples as singers, dancers or musicians. Boys and girls learned how to read and write, studied religion and arithmetic, either at school or at home, and some girls even became doctors!
Now, if you open your books at page 67, we could look at ….. [fade]
Coffeemachtspass, thank you for the recording! Each word is clear. I think, my students will easily do the task to this text. Good luck!