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Daniel is on another cup of coffee by this point, and is looking even more haggard than his earlier class.

"Good afternoon. I apologize for the missing classes; I had to leave town unexpectedly.

"Today, we are going to be talking about the processes of unification in Egypt. Now, there are a number of theories which have been put forward, and obviously we are unable to say with any certainty, which, if any, were even partly responsible.

I trust you've all done the reading, so if I list and describe the processes, I'd like you to give me some examples of evidence found supporting those.

Due to the number of varying theories, we will only be looking at the first half today, so if you've not doing your reading, I suggest that you make sure you have done by the next class, else I might not be so forgiving.

One reason, put forward by Barry Kemp in "Ancient Egypt: Anatomy of a Civilization" is what is commonly referred to as a "Game Theory"

It describes the rise of 'Confederacies' based on the main cities of Naqada, Thinis, Hierakonpolis, Buto, A-Group at Qustul and possibly Maadi. Each city controled water, trade and agricultural resources, and there was a gradual shift in the balance of power as each competed with the other to form larger state. It could have come about through warfare, diplomatic marriage, trade links, or exchange of technology and mutual benefits.

Another reason is cultural diffusion. This is the gradual homogenization of culture and effectively shows the spread of Naqada culture through the Nile Valley and Lower Egypt.

Or there's conquest, where centers of power fight each other in aggressive armed conflict.

The last reason we will be looking at today is the development of complex economies. Controlled access to resources is shown by the increasing use of imported materials - examples please? There is also evidence of craftsmen quarters in cities, and the organization of agricultural resources to support them. Does anyone know where?

Right. Homework for this lesson is to pick one of those and write me a full description, citing your sources. If you don't know how to cite, please take a copy of the handout at the front of the class. Also, if you've not completed your reading, I suggest you do so, as I'll be noting who doesn't contribute to this discussion and will be calling on you next time.

If you have any questions, I'm here."

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Between his ~~emo moments~~ sport activities of the last few days, Cameron did get to do his homework and occasionally brings up a few examples.

Daniel nods and smiles approvingly at Cameron's involvement

[[works fine for me]]

Edward contributes slightly to the conversation, as he has done his reading, but looks preoccupied with something else.

*bounces*

I knOw tHIs onE! LoTs of thINgs aRe imPorteD to Egypt soMEtimes, bEFore.

LiKE, uM. CoCaiNe and liTTle wiGGLy pEople that livE inSide Your HEad.

*beams*

Kawalsky is thoroughly impressed by that answer.

Lana is very quiet and obviously a bit distracted. She has, equally obviosuly, carefully read the assigned material and answers any questions thoroughly when called on.

*interupts her by bouncing off her desk as she's talking*

*Smiles at the youngest sister and continues on with her comment.*

*Vala sits way in the back and says nothing, hoping not to be either called on or noticed*

Cameron is *not* glancing behind him, nope. He's concentrating very hard on the class.

*Vala is not looking at him, for fear he'll turn around*

*she's concentrating very hard on her empty notebook*

*draws a f-16 with a V on the side on a random paper that turns out to be his homework*

*forgets he's not going to look around and looks back*

*swallows and quickly looks back at his drawing*

*just catches his not-look out of the corner of her eye and is now sinking down into her seat even more than before*

*tells himself not to look again, somehow ends up doing it anyway 30 seconds later*

*groans and leans his forehead on the desk*

*looks across*

Cameron? Are you okay? Do you need to see the school nurse?

*quickly sits up and winces as his muscles protest*

*beat red by now* No, I'm fine, sir. Just fine... *trails off*

Daniel gives him a curious look, before turning back to the board.

Re: Class discussion

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*debates ditching class... but doesn't want to be any more obvious*

*studies clock, willing it to move faster*

*is too embarrassed to move after Daniel (http://www.livejournal.com/community/fandomhigh/228318.html?thread=11040734#t11040734) making a remark*

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Lily didn't actually do the reading, but being an excellent faker, she participates as much as possible in the discussion.

Daniel casts a few glances in her direction, but is pretty much oblivious.

It soon becomes obvious that he has other things on his mind.

Aside from a few wisecracks, Kawalsky added a few tidbits of information during the discussion, mostly about the conquest part. He got a little confused and alarmed when Daniel started talking about 'naquadah' in public, then realized it was a city, not an alien mineral.

Daniel rolled his eyes, and mostly ignored Kawalsky's "helpful" comments, and tried not to snicker at the look on his face when he first mentioned Naqadria

JOhn participates, sorta. His comments show that he's read most of the material.