ancient egypt

Ancient Egypt

Chapter 7Grade 6

Where is Egypt located?

• Egypt is located on the northeastern coast of Africa

Continent of Africa

What marked the southern boundary of

Egypt?

• The 1st cataract of the Nile River

What is the delta of the Nile River?

• A marshy area near the Mediterranean Sea

What does the flooding of the Nile provide, which is

important to Egypt’s agriculture?

• soil &

• water

Legend tells us that this king united upper and lower Egypt and designed a new crown to

celebrate his victory.

• King Menes

King Zoser

• King Zoser’s chief adviser, Imhotep designed the first step pyramid

Hatshepsut: Egyptian Ruler

• Became queen after death of Thutmose I

• Supposed to be a temporary ruler

• Believed in peace & prosperity

Thutmose III: Egyptian Ruler

• Ruled after death of Hatshepsut

• Believed in military conquest and expansion

• Sought gold & copper from Kush

Ramses II: Egyptian Ruler

• Built a temple with four huge statues of himself

• Enlarged the empire

Kashta

• Led Kush in breaking away from Egypt’s control

• Extended his own empire

Shabaka

• Ruled Egypt as 1st Kushite pharaoh

• Kush located to south of Nubia

Social Class System

• KingsHighest level, fewest

people, some thought they were gods

• Officials & scribesFew more in #, helped kings

• Artisans & farmers

Largest group in #, lowest class

• Triangle diagram