The Civilization of Ancient Egypt

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The Civilization of Ancient Egypt Chapter 2 The Civilization of Ancient Egypt

River Valley Nile River United Egypt Worlds longest river at 4160 miles United Egypt Upper Egypt Lower Egypt Menes- Unites Egypt and starts a dynasty Memphis – Ancient capitol of Egypt

Old Kingdom 2700BC-2200BC Theocracy Pyramids The leader was in charge of both religion and politics Pyramids Were built as monuments to their gods with the largest in Giza.

Middle Kingdom 2050BC-1700BC Thebes Hyskos Was changed to the new capitol of Egypt Hyskos Asian Invaders who were very sophisticated with bronze weapons and chariots.

New Kingdom 1600BC Pharaoh Valley of the Kings Ramses II Was the title for rulers meaning house of the king Valley of the Kings Site where many tombs were moved to prevent looting. Ramses II Considered the greatest pharaoh of all time. He ruled for 67 years and is said to have over 100 sons.

Religion Polytheism After Life Belief in many gods was a foundation for the Egyptians Amon-Re was the chief god. Known as the sun god After Life Egyptians had a strong belief that the pharaohs lived on in an after life Mummification process to preserve the body for the after life.

Society Hieroglyphs Rosetta Stone Ancient form of writing that priests and scribes used for record keeping. Rosetta Stone Egyptian tablet that was written in hieroglyphs, demotic, and Greek. Helped scholars to translate Egyptian Records