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Egypt… Pow!(erpoint) By: Aziz, Chris, Mason and Zack

Egypt… Pow!(erpoint) By: Aziz, Chris, Mason and Zack

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Egypt… Pow!(erpoint)By: Aziz, Chris, Mason and Zack

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Egypt: A great civilization. But most of you know it as the lands of Pharaohs, Gods, and Pyramids. Well, there’s a lot more to it then that. “ What else could Egypt be?” you say. Well, you’re about to find out!

Timeline

3500 BC

3100 BC

2700 BC

2600 BC

1400 BC

1100 BC

332 BC

31 BC

30 BC

300 AD

Early Settlers in the Nile valley

Hieroglyphic script developed

First stone Pyramid built

Pyramids of Giza built

Tutankhamun becomes Pharoh

Upper and Lower Egypt split

Alexander the Great conquers Egypt

Battle Of Actuim

Cleopatra VII dies

Last known use of Hieroglyphic writing

The Pharaohs

Pharaohs were the main leaders of the ancient Egyptian culture. They were seen as Gods in the eyes of the rest of the population, and they could get everything they wanted. The Pharaohs wore a deshret or ‘Red Crown’ to show their superiority. The most famous Pharaoh is most likely Tutankhamun, or King Tut. He began his rule over all of Egypt at age 9! He is probably famous because his tomb was the one of the best preserved out of all discovered Pharaoh's tombs.

The PyramidsOne of the most recognized symbols of Egyptian culture is the Pyramids. To the four of you who don’t know what Pyramids are, a Pyramid is where the ancient Egyptians buried their fallen Pharoahs. The largest of these Pyramids is The Great Pyramid, which is approximately 480 feet tall, which is extraordinary considering that it is built entirely of 25 ton limestone blocks without the help of modern-day machines.

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HieroglyphicsHieroglyphics were Ancient Egypt’s main written language. They were, most often, carved into stone or wood. It consisted mostly of drawn symbols that are meant to mean letters or words. Take a look at the chart below. Can you write your name?

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Amenhotep IV

Known as Akhenaton: Servant of Aten

Reigned as Pharaoh from 1350-1334BC

Atens is only temple open

Eliminated priesthood

SHORT TERM

Made his son King Tut have all of the after affects

Son changed name to Tutankhamun, (living image of Amon)

LONG TERM

Temples of other gods were destroyed

Moved capital to Armana

The Nile RiverThe Nile river was undoubtedly one of the most important things in the success of the Egyptian civilization, as you can see by this map. Without the Nile, living in the desert would have been impossible because, in early times, there was no other way to get water where it was needed.

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Why Does It Matter?SHORT TERMChariots Used For WarStyle Of ArchitectureBureaucratic For GovernmentLONG TERMGreat PyramidsStarted A Writing StyleMade PaperStarted A CivilizationMedical AnatomyWay Of BurialMonotheistic/Polytheistic

Works Cited

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<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyptian_pyramids>.

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<http://maps.nationmaster.com/country/eg>.

Themselves, By. "Great Pyramid of Giza." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Web. 23 Sept. 2010.

<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Pyramid_of_Giza>.

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