Ancient Egypt
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2625 B.C.Old KingdomBegins
1539 B.C.New KingdomBegins
730 B.C.Nubian DynastyRules Egypt
270 B.C.Meroitic PeriodIn Kush
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Vocabulary:
savannaA grassy plain with manytrees and animals.
delta Low land formed at the mouth of some rivers bythe silt the river dropsthere.
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cataractsA series of rapids and waterfalls.
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During the Old Stone Age, thePaleolithic period, the area we knowtoday as the Sahara Desert was a savanna. The people living there were hunters and gatherers.
Around 5000 B.C., the climate beganto change and the Sahara began todry. Animals left and plants died.
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People were not able to survive in theharsh desert and began to move intothe Nile River Valley.
The Nile River Valley has fertile land along each side of the river.
It is the world’s longest river.
The river flows northward for more than 4,000 miles from its main source at Lake Victoria in central Africa.
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The river flows to the MediterraneanSea where the Nile Delta is formed.
The land around the river is higherat the beginning of the river and lowernear the mouth of the river.
The ancient people called the higherland in the south “Upper Egypt.”
The land in the north, the delta area,was called “Lower Egypt.”
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Lower Egypt was made up mainly of the Nile Delta.
The delta forms a huge triangle at the mouth of the river. Long ago the river broke up into many branches, but today there are only two.
High cliffs surrounded the Nile in Upper Egypt. In some places there was a narrow strip of flat fertile land between the cliffs and the river.
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The cliffs are made of limestone and sandstone.
Farther south, in the area once known as Nubia, the cliffs are made of granite.
The river hasn’t been able to cut a clear path through the hard granite and runs through cataracts, a series of rapids and waterfalls.
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Upper and Lower Egypt
Both had rich soil.
The land was perfect for growing crops.People were able to settle around the river and farm instead of hunting and gathering.
Sound Familiar ?
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Each year heavy rains in centralAfrica caused the river to overflowits banks. When the floodwatersdrained away, a rich silt remained.
The silt was a natural fertilizer.
The dark soil was called “Kemet” meaning “black land.”
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The Ancient Egyptians believedtheir god Hapi caused the yearlyflooding.
The yearly flooding continued until the Aswan Dam was built in 1972. Now the people use pumps, canals, and chemical fertilizer to keep the land suitable for farming.
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The dry, barren lands of the Saharawere known as “Deshuret,” or theRed Land.
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The Nile River cuts the eastern partof the Sahara in two.
The land on the west side of the riveris called the Western Desert.
The land on the east side of the river iscalled the Arabian Desert.
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Wealthy landowners controlled almostall of the farmland.
Farmers rented and the ownerstook part of the crop as payment.
Typical crops included wheat, barley,onions, lettuce, and beans.
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Farmers also raised cattle, goats, sheep,and pigs for food.
MeatMilk products – including cheeseBeef – mainly for the wealthyMost could only afford beef for special days, so they caught fish or used nets to catch geese or ducks.
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Plants and animals were important formore than just food.
Fibers of flax plant – used to spinlinen thread
Sheep’s wool – woven into clothLeather – continers, sacks, shoesOther plants – sandals, boxes,
tabletops
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Describe the Nile River.
Why was the flooding of the Nile River so important to the Egyptians?
What is the difference between the Black Land and the Red Land?How might Egypt have developed if the
Sahara had not dried and become a desert?
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The Nile was know as the giver of life.
It united the populous of Egypt into one Nation-State.
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Nation-stateA region with a singlegovernment and a unitedgroup of people.
predictTo be able to tell ahead of time.
inundation Yearly flood in Ancient Egypt.
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afterlife
nome
Life after death
Towns that were capitals of city-states.
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The Nile River affected all Egyptianactivities. Farming Religious Beliefs Ways of GoverningThe Nile was called the “Giver of Life” and helped bring the people together.
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The Nile became a river highway.Ancient Egyptians became expert
shipbuilders.The first ships were made of reeds. Later ships were made of wooden
planks,and some were 60 feet long.
Boats going downriver (north) could use the strong current to travel.
Boats going upriver (south) used sails to catch the steady north wind.
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Light rains upriver - no overflow Land baked in the sun – crops died
Too much rain at river’s source –Wild flooding
Crops washed away People and animals drowned
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Common problems helped unite theAncient Egyptians. They were able to predict when
the yearly floods (inundation) would come.
To keep track of this event they created a 365 day calendar based on the sun.
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The Egyptians divided the year The Egyptians divided the year into three seasons based on into three seasons based on the river’s actions.the river’s actions.
InundationInundation – the start of – the start of the newthe new
yearyearEmergenceEmergence – land emerged – land emerged
fromfrombeneath the beneath the
waterwaterHarvestHarvest – the time when – the time when
crops werecrops werereadyready
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Inundation – The land was made new by the rich silt left byfloodwaters.
Emergence – Farmers planted using plows or hoes to create furrows. They droppedseeds and led cattle orother animals through thefields to push the seedinto the ground.
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Harvest – The final season. In mostyears farmers would havea large crop.
Very little rain fell in Egypt. The hot, dry climate was very harsh. The Ancient Egyptians developed irrigation so they could water their crops.
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During Emergence they trapped water in ponds to use in case of drought.
They also built dams and dikes to hold back the river when there was too much flooding. Canals were built to carry excess water back to the river from the fields.
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The Ancient Egyptians believed in manygods and used stories about themto explain events in nature. They believed the sun was a god that was born each day and died each night.
They believed religion was important to their survival in the Nile River Valley.
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god of wisdom
goddess of love
ruled over the dead
god of the river
the sun god (most important)
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The Egyptians prayed to their godsThe Egyptians prayed to their godsand believed in life after death.and believed in life after death.
A book of prayers called The BookA book of prayers called The Bookof the Dead was placed in their tombsof the Dead was placed in their tombsTo be used as a guide in the afterlifeTo be used as a guide in the afterlife..
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About 5000 B.C. small farming villagesAbout 5000 B.C. small farming villagesgrew up along the Nile.grew up along the Nile.As populations grew, villages becameAs populations grew, villages becametowns.towns.Some towns became capitals of city-Some towns became capitals of city-states called nomes. Leaders of nomesstates called nomes. Leaders of nomescompeted for wealth and power.competed for wealth and power.
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By around 3,500 B.C. the city-statesBy around 3,500 B.C. the city-statesjoined together forming two largejoined together forming two largekingdoms.kingdoms.The kingdoms were known as the “TwoThe kingdoms were known as the “TwoLands.”Lands.” (Upper Egypt & Lower Egypt)
Around 3000 B.C. the Upper EgyptianAround 3000 B.C. the Upper EgyptianKings had gained control of LowerKings had gained control of LowerEgypt. Uniting Egypt marked theEgypt. Uniting Egypt marked theBeginning of the world’s first nation-state,Beginning of the world’s first nation-state,which lasted for 3,000 years.which lasted for 3,000 years.
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No one really knows. Legend saysNo one really knows. Legend saysKing Menes did. Some experts thinkKing Menes did. Some experts thinkKing Narmer did because in artworkKing Narmer did because in artworkhe is shown wearing a double crownhe is shown wearing a double crownthat combines the white crown that combines the white crown of Upper Egypt and the redof Upper Egypt and the redcrown of Lower Egypt.crown of Lower Egypt.
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How did the Nile bringpeople together?
What did the Egyptians do to controlthe river?How did the Egyptians explain eventsin nature?Why was uniting Egypt important?
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dynasty
pharaoh
vizier
decrees
A series of rulersfrom the same family.
king
Important governmentofficial, advisor
commands
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hieroglyphics
papyrus
pyramid
mummy
Ancient systemOf writing using over700 symbols
Paper made from reeds thatgrew along the Nile.
A burial place for the dead
A preserved body
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Egyptians called their kings “pharaoh.” The word pharaoh means “great house”
and referred to the ruler’s palace. Pharaoh had total authority and was
believed to be the son of Re, the sungod.
Pharaoh was believed to be a link between man and the gods.
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The pharaoh was obeyed withoutquestion.
The structure of the governmentdidn’t change.
Viziers carried out the pharaoh’sdecrees and took care of runningthe government.
There were many officials to helpgovern Egypt.
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Officials collected taxes, planned
building projects, and enforced
laws.
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Egyptians left written records. They developed hieroglyphics, a
system of writing.more than 700 symbols most stood for soundssome stood for whole
words or ideas
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Scribes studied for years to learnhieroglyphics.
They also learned math. A scribe’s job often involved tax
collecting and record keeping. They wrote on stone and on papyrus. Books were scrolls – rolls of papyrus
joined end-to-end. Some were over100 feet long.
Scribes recorded Egyptian history.
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The Old Kingdom
The Middle Kingdom
The New Kingdom
2625 to 2130 B.C.
1980 to 1630 B.C.
1539 to 1075 B.C.
Great achievements in building
Changes in government, trade expanded,changes in society
First full time army, empire expanded
Intermediate period
Intermediate period
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Dynasties 4- 8 ruledPharaohs began to look outside of
Egypt for resourcesColony started in NubiaTraders sent south in Africa to find
incense oils, ebony, ivory, & otheritems
Trade in Asia – cedar wood & silver
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Largest stone buildings in the worldBuilt as a burial place for the deadPyramids built for rulers and other
important peopleEgyptians believed they would need
their bodies in the afterlife.
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Preserving a body took about 70 daysAll internal organs removed except the
heartOrgans placed in canopic jarsHeart – believed to be the home of the
soulBody covered with natron –a kind of
saltNatron absorbed the water in the body
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Body was rubbed with special oils &
wrapped in linen clothEverything that a person might need
was placed in the tomb with the body.
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The Egyptians believed the soul appeared before the god Osiris anda group of judges.
The dead person’s heart wasplaced on one side of a scale and a feather (thefeather of truth) was placedon the other side.
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A balanced scale meant the soul wouldlive forever.
An unbalanced scale meant the soul was heavy with sin.
Egyptians believed the sinful soulwould be eaten by an animal thatwas part crocodile, lion, andhippopotamus.
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Imhotep, architect for King Zoser, built the first stone tomb – a step pyramid.
Egyptians believed that pharaoh went toLive with Amon-Re, their most powerfulGod.
The step pyramid may have been Imhotep’s way to help the king “climb the stairway to heaven.”
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The best known pyramids were built atThe best known pyramids were built atGiza beginning in about 2600 B.C.Giza beginning in about 2600 B.C.
The largest pyramid was built for The largest pyramid was built for Pharaoh Khufu.Pharaoh Khufu.
The citizens of Egypt had to pay aThe citizens of Egypt had to pay alabor tax by working for the government.labor tax by working for the government.As many as 10,000 farmers worked on As many as 10,000 farmers worked on the pyramids during inundation.the pyramids during inundation.
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Workers cut and moved more than 2Workers cut and moved more than 2million stone blocks.million stone blocks.
Each block weighed about 5,000 pounds.Each block weighed about 5,000 pounds.
The blocks were probably moved on The blocks were probably moved on sleds.sleds.
The Great Pyramid of Khufu is aboutThe Great Pyramid of Khufu is about480 feet high and covers 13 acres.480 feet high and covers 13 acres.
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Clothing – Women – long sleeveless
dressesmade of linen
Men – knee-length linen skirts with
or without short-sleeved shirtsMen & Women wore jewelry and
makeupWealthy often wore fancy wigs
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Houses – made of mud brick & had aHouses – made of mud brick & had ashrine for worship of household godsshrine for worship of household gods
Farmers worked for the governmentFarmers worked for the governmentduring inundation.during inundation.
Men – artists, carpenters, builders,Men – artists, carpenters, builders,stonecutters – worked 10 days, stonecutters – worked 10 days, off 1 dayoff 1 day
They listened to music, sang, & dancedThey listened to music, sang, & dancedat religious festivals & parties.at religious festivals & parties.
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Women - in charge of household
matters, didn’t hold government jobs
Some women were craft workers.
Most weavers were women.
Women could own property and hadfull legal rights.
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Children were seen as gifts from the gods.
They played games such as leap frog,tug-of-war, and wrestling.
Education – Girls learned weaving &
household skills from their mothers.
Boys learned their father’s trade.
Upper class children learned math,
literature, and writing.
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Who controlled the land and people ofancient Egypt?
Why did the Egyptians preserve theirdead?
How did the Egyptian government getworkers to build the pyramids?
What were the periods between the three main kingdoms called?