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Pharaohs

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Pharaohs

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  1. Beth Stratton Pharaohs Of Ancient Egypt

  2. Navigation Buttons These buttons will help you get from place to place throughout the presentation. This button will take you to the previous slide. This button will take you to the main home screen This button will take you to the next slide.

  3. LET’S GET EXCITED ABOUT EGYPT!! You are about to learn some very interesting information about one of the greatest civilizations in the history of the world: Ancient Egypt! You will learn about some of the pharaohs, their tombs, and the hierarchy of life in this amazing civilization. Simply click on the forward arrow to begin this fascinating journey!!

  4. HOME Click on the bold words to go where you want! PHARAOHS- Informational slides followed by review questions TOMBS OF THE PHARAOHS- Information and review questions HIERARCHIAL SYSTEM- Information and Review QUIZ TIME!

  5. Pharaohs In this section you will learn about some of the well known pharaohs of Ancient Egypt!

  6. Menes • Menes was the first recorded pharaoh. • His reign began around 3000 BC. • He was also known as King Hor-Aha. • He made Memphis the capital of Egypt. • He divided Egypt into upper and lower parts.

  7. Khufu • Khufu was responsible for the building of the largest pyramid at Giza. • He was known for his leadership in the military. • The only existing statue of Khufu is a mere 9 centimeters tall. • A “funeral boat” was found buried outside pyramid.

  8. Khafre • Khafre was the son of Khufu, and was the builder of the second pyramid. It was a few feet shorter than his father’s. He did this out of respect. • His sister was one of his four queens. • Legend says the head of the sphinx was is modeled after Khafre. • He is also known as Cheops.

  9. Menkaure • Menkaure was the son of Khafre, and he built the third and smallest pyramid. • He also married his sister. • He was known as a just and pious ruler. • He died before his pyramid was complete, and it was finished by his son Shepseskaf.

  10. Time to Review!! REMEMBER…. • Menes was the first recorded pharaoh and he divided Egypt into upper and lower halves. • Khufu was the builder of the largest pyramid. • The head of the sphinx is modeled after the pharaoh Khafre. • Menkaure died before his pyramid was finished.

  11. Quick Question! Who divided Egypt into upper and lower parts? Khufu Khafre Menes

  12. Sorry! Sorry, but Menes was the correct answer! Click the forward arrow to go on to the next slide!

  13. Correct! Good job! Menes was the correct answer! Click the forward arrow to go on to the slide!

  14. Queen Hatshepsut • Hatshepsut earned the throne after her two brothers died. • Her nephew should have inherited the throne, but she thought he was too young to rule. • She took her role so seriously that she even wore male clothing and a false beard. • Her reign lasted for over 20 years.

  15. Ramses II • Ramses II tried to reclaim territory in West Africa. • He has more monuments built in his honor than any other pharaoh. • His most famous structure is called Abu Simbel. • He was buried in the Valley of the Kings, but his body was found elsewhere.

  16. Time to Review!! REMEMBER…. -Queen Hatshepsut dressed as a male pharaoh and even wore a false beard. She ruled for 20 years. - Ramses II had more monuments and temples built than any other pharaoh.

  17. Quick Question!! Who was the famous statue Abu Simbel built for? Hatshepsut Ramses II

  18. Sorry! Sorry, but Ramses II was the correct answer! Click the forward arrow to go on to the next slide!

  19. Correct! Good job! Ramses II was the correct answer! Click the forward arrow to go on to the slide!

  20. Queen Nefertari • Queen Nefertari was well known for her personal beauty. • Her name means “Beautiful Companion.” • She married Ramses II at age 13. • Her tomb is known for its brilliant colors.

  21. King Tutankhamen • King Tut died at age 19 and was buried in the Valley of the Kings. • His tomb was discovered in November of 1922 by Howard Carter. • His sarcophagus was removed, but his mummy is still in the Valley of the Kings. • He began ruling at age nine. • He is known for the treasures found in his tomb.

  22. Time to Review!! REMEMBER…. -Queen Nefertari was married at age 13. Her name means “Beautiful Companion.” - King Tutankhamen became pharaoh at age 9. He died at age 19.

  23. Quick Question!! Which pharaoh did Nefertari marry at age 13? Tutankhamen Ramses II Khufu

  24. Sorry! Sorry, but Ramses II was the correct answer! Click the forward arrow to go on to the next slide!

  25. Correct! Good job! Ramses II was the correct answer! Click the forward arrow to go on to the slide!

  26. Way to go! You are finished with this section. Click on the to view a different one.

  27. Tombs of the Pharaohs In this section, you will learn about the pharaoh’s tombs. You will learn where they are located and significant information about each one.

  28. The pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure were buried in the pyramids at Giza.

  29. Ramses II and King Tutankhamen were buried at the Valley of the Kings. It is on the west bank of the Nile River, and is located across from the city of Luxor.

  30. Hatshepsut also has a famous temple that was supposed to contain her remains. She thought it would be an obvious place to hide her body, so she ended up being laid to rest somewhere else. No one knows for sure where her body really is. Her temple is located in Deir-el Bahri.

  31. Queen Nefertari’s tomb is known for its beautiful colors. It was discovered in 1904 by an Italian arcaeologist. The tomb has been restored for tourists, and is a popular attraction.

  32. Time to Review!! REMEMBER…. -Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure were buried in the pyramids at Giza. • Ramses and King Tutankhamen were buried at the Valley of the Kings. • A temple was built in honor of Hatshepsut, but her body was not buried there. • Queen Nefertari’s tomb is known for its beautiful colors.

  33. Quick Question!! Where is the Valley of the Kings located? Luxor Giza Memphis

  34. Sorry! Sorry, but Luxor was the correct answer! Click the forward arrow to go on to the next slide!

  35. Correct! Good job! Luxor was the correct answer! Click the forward arrow to go on to the slide!

  36. Way to go! You are finished with this section. Click on the to view a different one.

  37. Hierarchical System In this section, you will learn about the hierarchy of life in Ancient Egypt.

  38. Ancient Egyptian Life Followed This Model:

  39. Pharaohs • Of course Pharaohs were at the top of the hierarchy. Royal women were next. Most pharaohs had more than one wife. They often married within their family to keep their royal bloodlines “pure.”

  40. High Priests • Followed by the royal women were high priests. Priests worked in the temples for three months of the year. They never left the temple during this time. They also worked as judges and teachers.

  41. Scribes • Scribes were next on the hierarchy. Scribes were the only people who could read and write. They were highly respected. They recorded important information, wrote letters, and kept accounts for the Egyptian army.

  42. Villagers • Villagers were people like tomb builders, farmers, and soldiers. They lived in small houses in towns with very narrow roads. They normally lived close to the tombs or farmland. They were at the bottom of the hierarchy.

  43. Time to Review!! REMEMBER…. -Pharaohs were at the top of the hierarchy. -Royalty sometimes married their siblings to keep their bloodlines pure. • Priests often served as judges and teachers. • Scribes were responsible for written accounts and records.

  44. Quick Question! TRUE OR FALSE: High priests wrote down important information. TRUE FALSE

  45. Sorry! Sorry, but that was a false statement! Click the forward arrow to go on to the next slide!

  46. Correct! Good job! The statement was false! Click the forward arrow to go on to the slide!

  47. This concludes the Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs presentation! Hopefully you learned some interesting information! You can click the to go back to the main screen. If you are ready, you can take the Quiz by clicking the

  48. Time for a Quiz! It’s time to test your knowledge of Ancient Egyptian pharaohs, tombs, and hierarchy! Just read the question and click on the answer you think is right. If you answer the question correctly, a slide will appear and congratulate you. If you answer incorrectly, you will be told the correct answer. Click the arrow to begin!

  49. Question 1 Who was the first recorded pharaoh? Menes Ramses II Khufu King Tutankhamun

  50. Correct! Good job! Menes was the correct answer! Click the forward arrow to go on to the next question!

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