Ancient EgyptBy; Colin Roddy, Joe Wiesman, Issac, Neil Perry

Ancient Egyptian homes were built out of bricks made from mud

Homes were typically built along the Nile river

Culture-Homes-

Grains Fish Vegetables Fruits Red Meats

Culture-Food-

Polytheistic (worships many gods) Formal religious practice centered on the Pharaoh (the

king of Egypt) who people believed to be a living god Mythology Cats sacred and respected animals Mummification prepared the body for afterlife

Culture-Religion-

Light clothing made from plant fibers, predominantly linen

Animal skins were sometimes worn by priests and by Pharaohs

Tunics, shirts, kilts, aprons and sashes, socks, head-dresses, caps, scarves, gauntlets and gloves were found in Tutankhamen's tomb

Culture-Clothing-

Figures of lionesses with female human heads Carved out of the bedrock with stone hammers and

copper chisels No nose

Culture-Sphinx-

138 Pyramids discovered in Egypt Most were built for tombs of Pharaohs Pharaohs and wealthy families were buried in tombs

and buried with their valuables ◦ Gold◦ Jewels ◦ Possessions

Culture-Pyramids-

Egyptian Pharaoh of the 18th dynasty His original name Tutankhaten means Living

Image of Aten

King Tut

Egypt is located on the continent of Africa. Ancient Egypt's climate was very hot and dry. The ancient Egyptians farmed and irrigated the land

near the Nile River. Ancient Egypt was 90 percent desert The Nile River floods every year and this brings rich

soil for planting.

Geography

Geography

The Nile River was used by the ancient Egyptians for many things. ◦ Fished for food◦ Washed themselves◦ Collected water for irrigation ◦ Drinking and cooking. ◦ They also traveled by boat around Egypt and into the

Mediterranean Sea to trade with other cultures.

Geography Continued

5000BC- Earliest evidence of Egyptian Civilization

3100BC- Earliest Evidence of Hieroglyphics in Egypt

3000BC- Earliest evidence of worship of sun  2700-1640BC- Pyramid Building

Timeline

1550-1070BC- Temple building period 1367-1350BC- Abandoned polytheistic

converted to monotheistic 66AD- Riots in Egypt 395AD- Egypt ruled by Byzantine empire

Timeline Continued

The head of the government was the Pharaoh Pharaoh had limitless power and control over their

subjects Had government officials Governors over specific pieces of land that

Politics

Ancient Egypt was run with very strict rules that were made by the Pharaoh

For example and eye for and eye was used to bring justice to criminals

Politics Continued

Glass Linen Paper and ink The calendar The clock Geometry and the alphabet

Contributions

http://www.ancient-egypt-online.com/ancient-egypt-government.htmlhttp://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/egypt/religion/mummification.htmhttp://www.love-egypt.com/egypt-civilization.htmlhttp://www.fcps.edu/KingsParkES/technology/ancient/egypt.htmhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyptian_pyramidshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphinxhttp://www.reshafim.org.il/ad/egypt/timelines/topics/clothing.htm

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