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Pharaohs and Kings of Ancient Egypt. Egypt: Then vs. Now. Pyramids. King Menes. Was King of Upper Egypt United Upper and Lower Egypt He is known for combining the two crowns White crown for Upper Egypt, red crown for Lower Egypt His death is believed to be by wild dogs and crocodiles.
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King Menes • Was King of Upper Egypt • United Upper and Lower Egypt • He is known for combining the two crowns • White crown for Upper Egypt, red crown for Lower Egypt • His death is believed to be by wild dogs and crocodiles
King Khufu • Known for creating the largest pyramid at Giza • Ruled during 4th Dynasty • Also known as Cheops
Queen Hatshepsut • Married her half brother Thutmose II • Ruled with Thutmose III, Thutmose II son by another wife • Appointed herself pharaoh • Disappeared when Thutmose III led a revolt to gain power
Thutmose III • Destroyed as much evidence as possible of his stepmother/ aunt • Known as great military leader • “Napoleon of Ancient Egypt” • In his 54 years of rule, he captured over 350 cities • Buried in the Valley of the Kings (KV 34)
Amenhotep IV/ Akhenaten • Changed Ancient Egyptian Religion to monotheism • Took the name Akhenaten, which means servant to Aten • Aten, god and disk of the sun • Married to Nefertiti • Believed to be the father of Tutankhamun • Often considered the heretic king
Answer the Following based on our discussions in class • What does the mummification and burial process say about the Egyptian People? • How is the Egyptian burial process similar to our burial process? How is it different?
F. Tutankhamun • 1. Known as the “Boy King” • 2. Married one of his half sisters • 3. Took over the throne when he was only 9 • a. Helped to restore the Ancient Egyptian belief in polytheism • b. Died around the age of 19 due to a head injury • 4. Buried in the Valley of the Kings (KV 62)
G. Ramesses II • 1. Known as Ramesses the Great • 2. Had 200 wives, 96 sons and 60 daughters • 3. Believed to have lived for 96 years • a. He was originally buried in the Valley of the Kings, but was moved to avoid looting
H. Queen Cleopatra • 1. Daughter of the Ptolemy XII • 2. Married 12 year old brother who exiled her • a. When her father died, she returned and assumed the throne • 3. Her affairs made her popular
Valley of the Kings • Used from the 18th Dynasty to 20th Dynasty • Common burial ground for kings/ pharaohs • Often robbed by common thieves • Recent discoveries have occur in KV 5, this is Ramesses II tomb of his sons
Constructed Response/ TAG • There are many famous and infamous Pharaohs in Ancient Egyptian society. Which Pharaoh do you believe is the most famous/infamous? Why?