PPT-Ancient Egypt Part 2 The Old Kingdom

2700 BCE to 2200 BCE People saw their kings as gods Called a theocracy same person is the political AND religious leader King gave many responsibilities to a bureaucracy groups of government officials. Last Edit Date 10102014 102848 AM Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Walt Disney World Operating Hours December 2014 12714 12814 12914 121014 121114 121214 121314 Magic Kingdom 9am 7pm Magic Kingdom 9am 12am Magic Kingdom 9am Arts and crafts were very important to ancient Egypt. . Skilled craftsmen were responsible for creating and decorating temples, and the tombs and houses of the wealthy; they enjoyed many privileges. . “Egypt is the Gift of the Nile”. Herodotus: 400 BC (Greek Historian). The Nile River. The Nile River is the world’s longest running river!. The Nile River. The Nile River runs continually for over 4400 Miles!. . A Glimpse Into Religion. Explore the myths and legends that the Ancient Egyptians valued to find their place in the universe. Find out why the Egyptians’ used mummification rituals and why the cat was placed high on the list of sacred animals. Discover what made up the human “soul”.. By: Kolten Mercer, Tyson Beauperthuy and Hunter Rees.. Pyramids. Pyramids are buildings that were built in Ancient Egypt.. Most of the pyramids in Egypt were built as tombs in ancient Egypt.. In Egypt more than 130 pyramids have been found there.. Turbett. . The Pyramids . The pyramids are the stone tombs of Egypt's kings - the Pharaohs and one of the world's greatest historical mysteries. They have stood for thousands of years, filled with many hidden secrets: clues about what life (and death) was like In Ancient Egypt.. 6. th. Grade Social Studies. Course: 87T01 – Virtual Field Trip. Carol . LaBella. NYCAL01@aol.com. Itinerary. Passport and Ticket *. Timeline *. Map * - Geography. Nile River. Overview - Tour of Egypt. 6. th. Grade Social Studies. Chapter 4 Lesson 4. The Big Picture. Farmers . planted. and . harvested. crops between the yearly Nile floods.. Most people worked on huge farms owned by . government leaders. 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. By: Iris Wang, Emily Han, & Melissa Tjong . There are so many sites to see and so many great deals!  You can cruise down the Nile or visit the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx!. Here is a preview of Ancient Egypt.... TRUE. The Nile river flows over …. A. 4,000 miles. B. 700 Miles. C. 40,000 Miles. A. 4,000 Miles. What do you call the tiny bits of soil and rock the Nile carries that makes land fertile?. Silt. The Nile forms a fan shaped delta. What is a delta?. 3200 B.C.- 500 B.C . Chapter 2. City-States of Ancient Sumer. What . are the 3 . most . important inventions . in mankind's history? . Geography Influences Fertile Crescent. Fertile Crescent. Ancient Axum. Ancient Kush. Kingdoms in North Eastern Africa:. The Nile River Valley. Ancient Egypt. Ancient Egypt. Ancient Egypt. In the Nile River Valley, kingdoms arose because of agricultural growth, urbanization and the creation of large-scale political units. (5000-4000 B.C.E.) . The start of the ancient Egyptian civilization is known as the Early Dynastic Period. It was the start of Egypt being ruled by dynasties. A . dynasty. is a ruling family that passes leadership down through the family line..