1. The Civilization of Ancient Egypt
Chapter 2
The Civilization of Ancient Egypt

2. 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

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

9. 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