ancient egypt
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Ancient Egypt. Chapter 7 Grade 6. Where is Egypt located?. Egypt is located on the northeastern coast of Africa. What marked the southern boundary of Egypt?. The 1 st cataract of the Nile River. What is the delta of the Nile River?. A marshy area near the Mediterranean Sea. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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