1. Ancient Egypt

2. Landforms in Egypt
Deserts

3. Landforms in Egypt Nile River Valley and Flooding
The river flooded every year between June and September

4. Climate in Egypt
Hot and dry

5. Importance of the Nile River
The Ancient Egyptian people settled along the Nile River
They farmed and irrigated the land near the Nile.

6. Architecture of Ancient Egypt
Pyramids were built as tombs for Pharaohs and Queens

7. Written Language of the Egyptians
Hieroglyphics

8. Egyptian Inventions
Paper made from papyrus plants

9. Egyptian Inventions
365 day calendar based on the star Sirius and the flooding of the Nile

10. Egyptian Inventions The Egyptians invented the first clock
They used water to make a water clock
They also made a shadow clock or sundial

11. Life in Ancient Egypt- Jobs
Jobs included soldiers, scribes, artists, farmers, craftsmen, tomb builders and peasants who worked for rich people

12. Life in Ancient Egypt- Food
Barley was the main
ingredient in their food
They made bread and
porridge from the barley

13. Life in Ancient Egypt- Families
Children were considered to be a gift from the gods
Boys were taught a trade by their fathers and girls were taught at home from their mothers
Women had equal rights with men

14. Life in Egypt- Families
Men enjoyed hunting and fishing on the Nile River
Egyptians loved music and played board games
Egyptians had festivals for the gods and goddesses

15. Life in Ancient Egypt- School
Only wealthy boys went to school
Some girls were taught reading and writing at home

16. Life in Ancient Egypt- Homes
Homes were made of adobe (bricks of mud dried in the sun)
Most families slept on the roof or in a room without a roof to keep cool at night