PPT-Egypt’s Many Pharaohs

1 Narmer or Menes United Upper and Lower Egypt the first pharaoh 2 Djoser Built the first pyramid at Saqqara 3 Sneferu Built at least three famous pyramids that survive to this day and introduced major innovations in the design and construction of pyramids in Ancient Egypt. Like a giant snake, the Nile River slithers through some of the driest desert land on earth to create a narrow green valley. . The ancient Greeks called this land Egypt. For more than five thousand years, famous and often mysterious civilizations thrived along the banks of the Nile. About . Chapter 4. End. of Ice Age. People Invented. Writing. The. First Map. Name. of Event 4. Name. of Event 5. Name. of Event 6. 10,000 Years Ago. 5,000. Years Ago. 2500. BC. 4. th. Date. 5. th. Date. Egypt. 6. th. Grade. Colorado. University. Mrs. Anker . 4-1: The Nile River Valley. Anticipatory Set. A Greek historian once called Egypt “the gift of the Nile.” The people of ancient Egypt would have agreed. All life in Egypt depended on this . When King Tutankhamen's tomb was discovered in 1922 it gave invaluable look inside Ancient Egypt's society.. It left behind valuables such as jewelry, statues, and artwork that gave a great glimpse inside life.. “The Old Kingdom”. Essential Question(s):. What does the engineering of the pyramids tell us about Egyptian society? . How . did religion shape Egyptian society? . I. Rule by Pharaohs. Egypt’s political system was based on the belief that the . Tyet. Known as the sign or Knot of Isis. Symbol of fertility, welfare, and protection. Symbol commonly seen in the hands of the gods or pharaohs.. Head represents evil god Seth. Scepter suggests power over evil and power to be violent in the hand of the holder.. Ancient Egypt & Judaism. Constructive Response Questions. Who were the . Hyksos. and why is The New Kingdom considered Egypt's Golden Age?. Describe the legacies of two of the New Kingdom Pharaohs:. FERTILE CRESCENT. -area between Asia and Europe. -good soil for farming. -many different people migrate there. - lots of . cultural diffusion. MESOPOTAMIA. -Area of land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. 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.... Location/Geography. Sumer. between Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. plain area called Mesopotamia. unpredictable floods. limited natural resources. . Ancient Egypt. along great Nile River. called “Gift of the Nile”. Bruaw. Egypt is located in the northeast corner of the African continent at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Ocean. Israel borders it in the east across the Sinai Peninsula. Libya marks Egypt’s western border and Sudan forms the southern.. By: Abby . Rigney. Learning about new cultures. Why do we learn about different cultures or countries?. We learn about them to learn our similarities and differences between their culture and our culture. We can also see all of their cool traditions and even try them out to part ourselves in their shoes and see what their life is all about.. Egyptian kings were called Pharaohs. Pharaoh = “great house”. Egyptians believed a strong central leader was needed to make Egypt strong. The Pharaoh guided Egypt’s every activity. His word was law. Question. Now, describe what has been added has to the image?. What might they mean? . Question . What additional details do you notice?. What material do you think this is made of?. Questions . What has been added to the image?.