1. Do Now Copy the HW: Respond in your DO NOW section
WHIL due tomorrow! (extra copies on back table)
Section 2 Quiz Monday!
Respond in your DO NOW section
Explain why Egypt’s pharaohs had more power than most rulers have today.

2. The Three Kingdoms Kingdom- time period
Old Kingdom Middle Kingdom New Kingdom
2,600-2,100 BC ,000 BC- 1,650 BC 1,150 BC- 1,000 BC

3. Activity on the 3 Kingdoms
With your group, read pages 76 and 77 about major achievements of the three kingdoms.
Pick out important events or achievements for each kingdom.
Then, draw a detailed picture for each kingdom.
On the back of your worksheet, use the map on page 77 to respond to the 2 questions.

4. The Three Kingdoms Old Kingdom Kept peace Traded with Nubia
Traded timber (build houses, furniture)
Governors challenged pharaoh's power
Dynasties weakened

5. The Three Kingdoms Middle Kingdom
Restored order and reunited the country
Rulers spent money on buildings, irrigation, instead of wars
Egypt grew richer $$$
Weak rulers lost control of Egypt to invaders

6. The Three Kingdoms New Kingdom
Created huge armies of soldiers, warriors, and charioteers
Good armor and swords
King Tut ruled

7. Review
What four important bodies of water were within the Egyptian empire?
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea
Nile River
Euphrates River
How did the empire’s access to waterways help it control the empire?
Used waterways to trade, ^ $$$$
Used $$$ to build armies
Could travel to other lands and conquer them

8. 4 corners
Dynasties were an effective system for deciding who should rule.