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The Land of the Pharaohs Presented by: Mrs. Simmons

Welcome to Ancient Egypt. The Land of the Pharaohs Presented by: Mrs. Simmons. Geography. Location: Northeast corner of Africa Size: Approximately 997,740 sq. km Capital: Cairo Major River: The Nile Deserts: Sahara, Libyan, Nubian. Climate.

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The Land of the Pharaohs Presented by: Mrs. Simmons

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  1. Welcome to Ancient Egypt The Land of the Pharaohs Presented by: Mrs. Simmons

  2. Geography • Location: Northeast corner of Africa • Size: Approximately 997,740 sq. km • Capital: Cairo • Major River: The Nile • Deserts: Sahara, Libyan, Nubian

  3. Climate The ancient Egyptians endured a hot, dry climate with very little annual rainfall.

  4. The Gift of the Nile The Nile provided: • Water for crops • Fertile soil • Food • A water highway • Papyrus The Nile River made it possible for the ancient Egyptian civilization to flourish.

  5. Kingdoms

  6. Society In ancient Egypt, your social class was determined by your job. Most of the population was at the bottom. The pharaoh, at the top, was not only the king and ruler but was also considered to be a god.

  7. Pharoahs Senusret I 1971-1926 B.C.E. Encouraged Egyptian art and literature Khufu 2551-2528 B.C.E. Built the Great Pyramid Hatshepsut 1473-1458 B.C.E. First female pharaoh and promoted Egyptian trade Ramses II 1290-1224 B.C.E. Superior military leader

  8. Tombs • Rich and powerful were buried in elaborate tombs • Tombs provide artifacts and treasures • Excavations continue today

  9. Summary We have briefly explored the Land of the Pharaohs. • LAND • Geography • Climate • The Nile • PHARAOHS • Kingdoms • Society • Great Pharaohs • Tombs There is more to learn as we unlock the mysteries of ancient Egypt…

  10. Resources Frey, W., (2004). History alive!: The ancient world. Palo Alto, CA: Teachers’ Curriculum Press. Lewis, E., McGrath, T.J., Sharon, S.B., Smail, D. (1995). World cultures. Morristown, NJ: Silver Burdett Ginn. Pictures http://www.aldokkan.com/society/social_pyramid.htm http://www.crystalinks.com/egyptafterlife.html http://www.egyptologyonline.com/pharaohs.htm http://www.king-tut.org/ http://www.neferchichi.com/ http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/2002/egypt/egyptmap.shtm http://www.uwrf.edu/ugandatour/pictures_2002.htm

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