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The Role of the Pharaoh
Leader of Ancient EgyptSlide2
Picture This…
8,000 years ago, before the pyramids, before the sphinx, before the Pharaohs… everyone was using the Nile waters but there were arguments over who had the rights to use it
What types of arguments might they have been having?
Can you suggest a solution to this problem?
Put someone in charge of monitoring the distribution of water!Slide3
That person became King and had power over life and death
Over time the position became more and more important and eventually developed into the role we now call PharaohSlide4
At first there were a couple of kings
Can you see them on the
Narmer
Palette, a primary source?Slide5
Here is a hint… look for one of the two crowns
Deshret
– the red crown of Lower Egypt
Hedjet
– the white crown of Upper EgyptSlide6
Now… try againSlide7
This is a story that tells how the “couple” of kings merged into one Pharaoh
The story of
Narmer
who conquered Lower Egypt and became the first PharaohCan you work it out?Slide8
Here is another source… How can you tell there is only one pharaoh now?
Pschent
– Double Crown of Egypt
Pharaoh is on the leftSlide9
Role of the Pharaoh
Pharaoh means “great house”
Had many roles in his kingdom
Watched over law courtsChief of the templesLed armyControlled trade expeditionsSupervised water systemStored grainSlide10
Role of the Pharaoh, cont’d
Ancient Egyptians believed that each pharaoh was a living god in the human form of Horus
Pharaohs pleased the gods which brought good fortune to all of Egypt
Transported on a chair carried by servantsSlide11
Pharaoh Symbols
Items which stood for kingship:
Crowns, which were headdresses with jewels, stood for “Supreme Rank”
False beards, worn by kings and queens, stood for royal authorityScepter carried by kings and queens also meant royal authoritySlide12
A Day in the Life of a Pharaoh
Please the gods by going to the temple(s) and praying
Hear daily news from trusted Vizier
Check on building projectsEntertained by servants or spend time with wives (if he had leisure time)Slide13
Sources
Trekearth.com
Studyblue.com
Ancientegypt.co.ukGoddesschess.blogspot.comRedbubble.comEuler.sul.edu