Ancient EgyptAncient Egypt

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Geography- Water Geography- Water

The Nile River was a good source of water.

It provided natural irrigation and fertilization.

Floods from the Nile River left great soil for farming.

The Nile River flows north which was good for the Egyptians because they used it for a “highway.”

The Nile River was a good source of water.

It provided natural irrigation and fertilization.

Floods from the Nile River left great soil for farming.

The Nile River flows north which was good for the Egyptians because they used it for a “highway.”

Geography- VegetationGeography- Vegetation

The Nile River Valley would flood and leave really good soil for farming so they could have a stable food supply

Vegetation was very rare in the deserts because it was

so dry there

The Nile River Valley would flood and leave really good soil for farming so they could have a stable food supply

Vegetation was very rare in the deserts because it was

so dry there

Geography- TopgraphyGeography- Topgraphy

Deserts are thought of as dry and horrible places, but in ancient Egypt were very important they helped to keep enemies out. The desert acted as a barrier.

The Nile River was also a big part of ancient Egypt because it influenced human settlement.

Deserts are thought of as dry and horrible places, but in ancient Egypt were very important they helped to keep enemies out. The desert acted as a barrier.

The Nile River was also a big part of ancient Egypt because it influenced human settlement.

Pharaoh SenusretPharaoh Senusret

He ruled from 1971- 1926 B.C.E

He controlled mines filled with gold, copper and gems.

Some of the greatest works in Egyptian literature were written during Senusret’s time.

Some of his greatest accomplishments were in religious architecture.

He wanted to be remembered through his monuments.

He ruled from 1971- 1926 B.C.E

He controlled mines filled with gold, copper and gems.

Some of the greatest works in Egyptian literature were written during Senusret’s time.

Some of his greatest accomplishments were in religious architecture.

He wanted to be remembered through his monuments.

Pharaoh HatshepsutPharaoh Hatshepsut She ruled from 1473- 1458

B.C.E. She was the very first female

pharaoh. She was know for encouraging

trade. Her greatest accomplishment

was gaining power. At first she shared her power with her male relatives.

As a girl she demanded the same respect as a male pharaoh, and so sometimes she would wear male clothing.

She ruled from 1473- 1458 B.C.E.

She was the very first female pharaoh.

She was know for encouraging trade.

Her greatest accomplishment was gaining power. At first she shared her power with her male relatives.

As a girl she demanded the same respect as a male pharaoh, and so sometimes she would wear male clothing.

Pharaoh Ramses IIPharaoh Ramses II He ruled from 1290-

1224 He is best known for his

military leadership and for building numerous monuments

He had over 100 wives and 100 children therefore he wasn’t shy

He was made captain of the Egyptian army at the age of 10

He was the best preserved mummy

He ruled from 1290- 1224

He is best known for his military leadership and for building numerous monuments

He had over 100 wives and 100 children therefore he wasn’t shy

He was made captain of the Egyptian army at the age of 10

He was the best preserved mummy

The Social PyramidThe Social Pyramid

Egyptian society was structured like a pyramid

At the top was the pharaoh, next was the government officials. Then it was the priests, then was the scribes. Next is the Artisans and last was the peasants.

They usually belonged to the same class as their parents, and most had little chance of moving up.

Egyptian society was structured like a pyramid

At the top was the pharaoh, next was the government officials. Then it was the priests, then was the scribes. Next is the Artisans and last was the peasants.

They usually belonged to the same class as their parents, and most had little chance of moving up.

GodsGods

All the gods lived in temples

The temples were made for the gods.

Some rituals were performed to honor all the gods and show faithfulness

All the gods lived in temples

The temples were made for the gods.

Some rituals were performed to honor all the gods and show faithfulness

PeasantsPeasants

All people lived on the east but they wanted to be buried on the west when they died.

Kids were highly valued Men and women had

different roles in the family. Women cooked and took care of the house while the men made the money to support the family

All people lived on the east but they wanted to be buried on the west when they died.

Kids were highly valued Men and women had

different roles in the family. Women cooked and took care of the house while the men made the money to support the family

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