Egypt Middle Kingdom – capital city – Thebes Old Kingdom – capital city - Memphis Egyptian civilization developed in the narrow strip of fertile land along the Nile River. It’s found between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. The Western and Eastern desert border the Nile River Where?

When? 5000 B.C. Agriculture Begins 4000 B.C. Two Kingdoms 3100 B.C. Narmer Unites Egypt 2600 B.COld Kingdom Begins 2540 B.C.Great Pyramid at Giza built 2300 B.C.Old Kingdom declines 2050 B.C.Middle Kingdom begins 1500 B.C.Queen Hatshepsut reigns 1279 B.C.Ramses II takes the throne 1150 B.C.Empire Falls

What? Deserts, cataracts, and marshes protect Egypt from invaders Farmers use floods and irrigation Narmer united Upper and Lower Egypt Society was divided into classes Pharaohs were believe to be related to Egypt’s main God Egyptians believed in life after death Pyramids were build as huge stone tombs for the pharaohs During Middle Kingdom borders expand and the arts flourish New Kingdom builds a strong kingdom and expands trade Ramses II was Egypt’s last great pharaoh. In 900B.C. Egypt lost power to outside invaders

WHO DID WHAT? Thutmose III Amenhotep Tutankhamen Ramses II Under him – Egypt controlled more territory than ever and the Empire grew rich from trade and tribute. Changed his name to Akhenaton and introduced a new religion. Became pharaoh at the age of 10. He died at a very young age and his tomb was discovered with great treasures in it. Reigned for 66 years and was the most effective; great builder; greatest pharaoh of the New Kingdom

WHO DID WHAT? Isis Re Osiris Hapi Narmer (also known as Menes) Represented a loyal wife and mother Chief God of the Egyptians God of the Dead Goddess who ruled the Nile He united Upper and Lower Egypt and wore a double crown to symbolize the two.

WHO DID WHAT? Pharaohs Deities King Khufu Hyksos Ahmose Hatshepsut Egyptian kings; they were believed to be the son of Re, sun god Gods or Goddesses Great Pyramid was built in his honor Western people from Asia that conquered Egypt Drove the Hyksos out of Egypt; helped Egypt become richer and more powerful Female pharaoh who built up the economy through trade and incense

Where? Regions called Nubia in present-day Sudan along the Nile

2000 B.C. Cattle Herders 850 B.C. Independent Kingdom of Kush 750 B.C. Kashta of Kush conquers part of Egypt 728 B.C. Piye defeats Egyptians 600 B.C. Assyrians invaded Egypt 540 B.C. Capital moved to Meroe When?

The Nubians settled in farming villages and became strong warriors. The Nubians founded the kingdom of Kerma and traded with the Egyptians. The people of Kush devoted themselves to ironworking and grew wealthy from trade. The Kushites adopted Egyptian ways and eventually conquered Egypt itself. What?