Ancient Egypt “The gift of the Nile”

Egypt is located Africa.

Egypt is found in the northern part of Africa.

Even though Egypt was formed thousands of years ago, it is still a country today.

The Egyptian Kingdom was formed in 3500 BCE almost 5000 years ago The Egyptian Kingdom was formed in 3500 BCE almost 5000 years ago! Because Upper and lower Egypt were united by one King.

The people formed a kingdom by the Nile River The people formed a kingdom by the Nile River. They chose this area because the soil could grow many crops thanks to the water from the river. When the Nile flooded the land afterwards was called the “black land”.

The weather in Egypt is very hot. It rarely rains The weather in Egypt is very hot. It rarely rains. Egypt is part of the Sahara desert.

The Nile was like the major Highway of Egypt they did not need roads they had the river. The Nile actually traveled NORTH There are lakes on a high altitude mountain were the Blue and White Nile come from then meet as they head for the Mediterranean sea.

What physical features make up Egypt? Lower Egypt Upper Egypt

Nile actually means “river” in Egyptian so really you are saying River river…

Egyptians built dams, reservoirs, and irrigation ditches to channel the rising river and store water for the dry season. During the video you will see a little of the world of Egypt

Since it was so hot, Egyptians wore clothing that kept them cool Since it was so hot, Egyptians wore clothing that kept them cool. Women wore tunics that were like long t-shirts. Men wore short skirts. People did not usually wear shoes. Kids did not wear clothes until they were about six years old. This means they ran around naked!

Both men and women wore makeup! They both wore blue or green eye shadow. They also wore eyeliner because it helped to keep the glare from the sun out of their eyes.

There was one ruler in charge of Egypt There was one ruler in charge of Egypt. This person was called the Pharaoh (King). He owned everything in the land, including the people. Everyone had to do anything the Pharaoh said to do.

Most Egyptians worked as farmers Most Egyptians worked as farmers. But there were other jobs too such as artists, government workers, and writers.

Timeline Old Kingdom (2575 BC -2130 BC) Pyramids were built Upper and lower Egypt joined Bureaucracy ruled by Pharaohs Middle Kingdom (1938 BC to 1630 BC) Rebellion, drought New Kingdom (1550 BC to 1075 BC) - Exodus of Hebrew slaves under Ramses II

Most Egyptian children did not go to school Most Egyptian children did not go to school. They had to work with their parents in the fields. This means that they did not learn to read or write.

The Egyptians believed in 2,000 different gods, not just one god like most Americans. They believed each god was in charge of different things. For example, Ra was the sun god and Isis was the god of magic.

Egyptians thought that when your body died your soul continued to live Egyptians thought that when your body died your soul continued to live. When they buried dead bodies they buried them with art, food, and items you might need when you are alive.

Pharaohs and queens were mummified Pharaohs and queens were mummified. After they died their organs were removed and their bodies were wrapped in fabric. Then they were placed in pyramids. http://oi-archive.uchicago.edu/OI/MUS/ED/mummy.html

Pharaohs built pyramids that they were buried in after they died Pharaohs built pyramids that they were buried in after they died. Pyramids were as tall as 40 stories high!

Why is it so hard to think humans built the pyramids Why is it so hard to think humans built the pyramids? Well limestone is really heavy, the average stone used was 2.5 tons to 10 tons= 5,000 to 20,000 pounds. To show you how heavy that is here is a video only carrying 7,000 pounds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6sWeluSf2U

How the Pyramids were built still argued today.

New evidence shows that they actually used water to move the stone New evidence shows that they actually used water to move the stone. By tying floats on them. video

Egyptians loved art. They painted pictures in tombs Egyptians loved art! They painted pictures in tombs. They made many sculptures.

Egyptians wrote in hieroglyphics Egyptians wrote in hieroglyphics. Each picture stood for a different sounds, just like out letters each stand for a different sound.

How was Ancient Egypt the same or different than America now?