Post on 29-Dec-2015
Ancient EgyptMiss Lee6th GradeOxford Prep - Harvard
4-1: Nile River Valley
Geography Upper and Lower Egypt
Black land and Red Land
Geography Upper and Lower Egypt
Black land and Red Land Nile River
Geography Upper and Lower Egypt
Black land and Red Land Nile River
“Gifts from gods” Lead to irrigation and public welfare
projects
Geography Upper and Lower Egypt
Black land and Red Land Nile River
“Gifts from gods” Lead to irrigation and public welfare
projects Development of civilization The irrigation practices are still used today
4-2: Egypt under the pharaohs
Government Egyptian civilization lasted longer than
any other society in the region
Government Egyptian civilization lasted longer than
any other society in the region 25 dynasties from old, middle, and new
kingdoms Kush dynasty
Government Egyptian civilization lasted longer than
any other society in the region 25 dynasties from old, middle, and new
kingdoms Kush dynasty
Pharaohs were looked as both royalty and as divinities They were the link between the land, the
people, and the deities
4-3: Egypt and Nubia
Trade Egypt lacked materials and resources
that were found in Nubia
Trade Egypt lacked materials and resources
that were found in Nubia Because of this, Nubia became the center
of trade Nubians adopted many features of
Egyptian culture Clothes, religion, language
4-4: Life and Death in Ancient Egypt
Way of Life Polytheism
Way of Life Polytheism
Gods were associated with animals and had to an affect on their daily life
Gods of the underworld: Osiris, Isis, Horus
Way of life Polytheism
Gods were associated with animals and had to an affect on their daily life
Gods of the underworld: Osiris, Isis, Horus Afterlife Mummification
4-5: Art, Architecture, and Learning
Accomplishments Science and Technology
Accomplishments Science and Technology
Diagnosing illnesses Mummification
Accomplishments Science and Technology
Diagnosing illnesses Mummification Mapped the constellations Charted movement of planets Pyramid building – measurement
Accomplishments Science and Technology
Diagnosing illnesses Mummification Mapped the constellations Charted movement of planets Pyramid building – measurement
Writing Hieroglyphics
Art Statues and wall paintings