Ancient Egypt

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How was the Nile River important in ancient Egypt? Give 5 ways

• Flooding and silt left fertile soil for farming

• Ability to grow enough food to create a stable food supply

• Stable food supply gave Egyptians the opportunity to specialize

• It formed a communication and trade pathway to other parts of Egypt

• Egyptians thought the Nile was a God because it gave life to people

Egypt Under the Pharaohs

cataract—group of rocky rapids

delta—a flat plain formed on a seabed where a river deposits material over many years

artisan—skilled worker who practices a handicraft

Egypt Under the Pharaohs

dynasty—a series of rulers from the same family

The pharaoh then wore a double crown and founded Egypt’s first dynasty.

-Narmer

Which Kingdom was known as the Age of Pyramids. The great Pyramid of Giza was built during this time.

-New Kingdom

Which had a time of peace and stability in which Egyptians made many discoveries and accomplished great works of literature, architecture, and art.

Middle Kingdom

This kingdom was the high point of Egyptian power and prosperity also know as the Egyptian Golden Age. It was during this time that Egypt became the greatest Empire in the world.

The New Kingdom

pharaoh—king of ancient Egypt, considered to be Gods

bureaucracy—a system of government officials who carry out government rules and regulations. The pharaoh relied on this system of offices to help rule the kingdom.

mummy—a body that has been preserved so it will not decompose. Egyptians mummified their dead to prepare them for the afterlife.

Art, Architecture, and Learning in Egypthieroglyphic—drawing or symbol that stands for a word, idea, or sound. Ancient Egyptian form of writing

Art, Architecture, and Learning in Egyptpyramid—structure with triangular sides.

Ancient Egyptians built pyramids to protect the bodies of their pharaohs for the after life.

sculpture—statue or other free-standing piece of art made of clay, stone, or other materials

anatomy—study of the structure of the body and its organs. Ancient Egyptians learned about anatomy through the process of mummification.

Egypt and Nubiacommerce—buying and selling of goods and services. The Ancient Egyptians sold and traded their goods to get the goods and services they needed.

interdependence—dependence by each country or group on the other

Nubia and Egypt created independence through trade. They traded with each other for goods they did not have.

Egyptians developed one of the first systems of writing and some of the world’s earliest literature. This writing was called?

Hieroglyphics

Why did the Egyptians mummify their dead?

To preserve their bodies for the afterlife.

What pharaoh built many monuments during his reign and was known his powerful armies for his skills at war.

Ramses II

This pharaoh had a peaceful rule and was known for building Egypt’s wealth and power through trade.

Hatshepsut

The Egyptian sun God was called

Amon – Re

The God of the Underworld was called

Osiris