Egyptology 101:
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Egyptology 101:Read and investigate the passage on King Khufu, one of the
most important leaders of Ancient Egypt’s Old Kingdom.
Answer the following questions on your notes:1. Why is there little information about King Khufu? What
happened to his tomb?2. Why did Khufu create such a large pyramid for his
tomb?3. How did the Egyptian workers build this pyramid almost
5000 years ago?
DO NOT WRITE ON YOUR KHUFU READING!!!
The Old Kingdom• Egyptian history is broken down into three
distinct time periods: – The Old, Middle and New Kingdoms
• During the Old Kingdom, Egyptian society was organized and established.
• Social structures (like the ones we learned in our last class) were created.
The Old Kingdom• Kings during this time believed they were
gods!• They had absolute power and demanded
respect from all of their people.• So what type of government ruled Ancient
Egypt?
The Old Kingdom• Technically, a theocracy AND a monarchy.
WHY???
The Old Kingdom• Religion & the Afterlife became very
important to the Egyptians…so what did the Pharaoh’s build?
The Old KingdomPyramids!: elaborate tombs to hold earthly possessions and the mummified Pharaoh
• King Khufu built the most elaborate pyramid – *The Great Pyramid at Giza: This tomb is one of the
seven wonders of the world! It is the largest and most elaborate pyramid of Ancient Egypt.
*This pyramid is grouped with several other pyramids from other kings
The Great Sphinx• The Great Sphinx: The Great Sphinx is also
located in Giza. The Sphinx was made out of ONE PIECE OF STONE!
How did they do it?!• How did Egyptians build the pyramids?
- Any guesses?!
- Reading.
The Old Kingdom• The Old Kingdom was the ONLY kingdom that
built pyramids: WHY?!
http://natgeotv.com/uk/the-egyptian-job/videos/tomb-raiders
Pyramids are easily seen!
Buried Treasure:• Pyramids were literately filled
with buried treasure! –Why?
• http://www.panoramas.dk/2008/flash/valley-of-the-kings.html
Middle Kingdom• Because pyramids were easily recognized,
pharaohs began to build tombs, buried deep within the caverns of desert caves.
• However, many were still found & looted!
Middle Kingdom• Also during the Middle Kingdom – Egyptian
Art and Literature flourished.• Your task will be to examine the achievements
of the Middle Kingdom today! • What can we know about Egyptian life by
studying their art forms?
Middle Kingdom• You will be in your group from our previous
lesson on social class.• Each one of you will have ONE activity to work
on at a time. Then, you will rotate activities. • Use your notes sheet to complete each
activity.• Whatever is NOT finished in class will be due
for homework tomorrow.