1. Ancient Egypt

2. Ancient Egypt Where was this?
Ancient Egypt was located in modern Egypt along the Nile River.
There were two places in Ancient Egypt.
The Black Land
The Red Land
The Black land was next to the Nile, very fertile, and supplied food.
The Red Land was located away from the river was dry, but also had natural resources they used.

3. Ancient Egypt

4. When did Ancient Egypt exist?
3500 BC – 600 AD

5. Characteristics of Ancient Egypt
Religion
They were polytheistic – worshipped many gods.
Also, they built temples out of stone in honor of their gods.
Amen (Amon) - Later Amen-ra was the father of all the gods.
He is represented in art by a man or a sun.
His sacred animals are a goose and a ram.

7. Characteristics of Ancient Egypt
Mummification
Then they started embalming people and wrapping them in cloth strips which would preserve their bodies.
Pyramids were built to house the bodies of Pharaohs and their queens.

9. Book of the Dead
Collection of spells, hymns, and prayers intended to secure a safe passage to the underworld for the deceased

10. Characteristics of Ancient Egypt
Daily Life
It revolved around the Nile which had yearly floods which brought fertile soil.
People made their homes out of mud-bricks
Most people worked as field hands, farmers, craftsmen, and scribes.
The river brought harvest and wealth to them.

12. Characteristics of Ancient Egypt
Writing
They believed it was important to communicate information about religion and government.
They used something called hieroglyphics – a writing system using picture symbols.
Wrote on papyrus (kind of like paper)
This helped preserve their culture.

14. Economics
Egyptians were farmers along the Nile which was very fertile creating a surplus of food.
Specialization of labor
Bread and beer making
Harvesting papyrus
Sailing merchant vessels
Herding animals
Making goods
The Nile Floodplain

15. Characteristics of Ancient Egypt
Pharaoh
The leader of Ancient Egypt was known an Pharaoh.
He owned all the land and was responsible for laws, collecting taxes, and defense.
He was also their spiritual leader who built temples and performed rituals to honor gods.

17. Social Structure PHARAOH Earthly leader; considered a god2
Social Structure
PHARAOH
Earthly leader; considered a god
HIGH PRIESTS AND PRIESTESSES
Served gods and goddesses
NOBLES
Fought pharaoh’s wars
MERCHANTS, SCRIBES, AND ARTISANS
Made furniture, jewelry, and fabrics for
pharaohs and nobles, and provided for other needs
PEASANT FARMERS AND SLAVES
Worked in the fields and served the pharaoh