1. Sixth Grade Social Studies
Egyptian Pharaohs
Sixth Grade Social Studies

2. Who were the pharaohs?
The pharaohs of Egypt were the kings and queens of Egypt.
Yeah, I pretty much rule.

3. Who were the pharaohs?
Most Pharaohs were men. Some were women. Cleopatra is an example of a female Pharaoh.

4. Who were the pharaohs?
Pharaohs were the MOST POWERFUL and IMPORTANT people in the kingdom

5. WHO WERE THE PHARAOHS?
Head of the government and high priest of every temple
Considered to be half-man, half-god

6. THE FIRST PHARAOH OF EGYPT
First true pharaoh of Egypt was Narmer (sometimes called Menes)
United Lower and Upper Egypt

7. DUTIES OF A PHARAOH Establish and collect taxes
Begin and oversee construction
Protect Egypt from enemies
Represent the people to their gods, and gods to their people
Lead troops into battle
Preserve justice and order in Egypt
Store food (in case of drought)
Be in charge of trade with other countries

8. WHICH GOD WAS THE PEOPLE’S PHARAOH?
Ancient Egyptians believed that their pharaoh was the god, Horus, son of Ra (the sun god).
When a pharaoh died he was thought to be united with the sun and then a new Horus ruled on earth.

9. WERE PHARAOHS BURRIED
First, Egyptian kings were buried in the pyramids.
About 50 royal pyramids survived.
Later years, Egyptian kings were buried in tombs in the Valley of the Kings at Thebes.
These tombs were tunnels cut deep into the natural rock.

11. Fun fact. Beards like mine were normally fake
Fun fact! Beards like mine were normally fake. They were not there for style, but indicated social position and masculinity.

12. See this cobra on my headdress
See this cobra on my headdress? Actually, this was considered as a kind of “protection” from enemies. They helped us keep the land safe and sound.