by; colin roddy, joe wiesman, issac, neil perry. ancient egyptian homes were built out of bricks...
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Ancient EgyptBy; Colin Roddy, Joe Wiesman, Issac, Neil Perry
Ancient Egyptian homes were built out of bricks made from mud
Homes were typically built along the Nile river
Culture-Homes-
Grains Fish Vegetables Fruits Red Meats
Culture-Food-
Polytheistic (worships many gods) Formal religious practice centered on the Pharaoh (the
king of Egypt) who people believed to be a living god Mythology Cats sacred and respected animals Mummification prepared the body for afterlife
Culture-Religion-
Light clothing made from plant fibers, predominantly linen
Animal skins were sometimes worn by priests and by Pharaohs
Tunics, shirts, kilts, aprons and sashes, socks, head-dresses, caps, scarves, gauntlets and gloves were found in Tutankhamen's tomb
Culture-Clothing-
Figures of lionesses with female human heads Carved out of the bedrock with stone hammers and
copper chisels No nose
Culture-Sphinx-
138 Pyramids discovered in Egypt Most were built for tombs of Pharaohs Pharaohs and wealthy families were buried in tombs
and buried with their valuables ◦ Gold◦ Jewels ◦ Possessions
Culture-Pyramids-
Egyptian Pharaoh of the 18th dynasty His original name Tutankhaten means Living
Image of Aten
King Tut
Egypt is located on the continent of Africa. Ancient Egypt's climate was very hot and dry. The ancient Egyptians farmed and irrigated the land
near the Nile River. Ancient Egypt was 90 percent desert The Nile River floods every year and this brings rich
soil for planting.
Geography
Geography
The Nile River was used by the ancient Egyptians for many things. ◦ Fished for food◦ Washed themselves◦ Collected water for irrigation ◦ Drinking and cooking. ◦ They also traveled by boat around Egypt and into the
Mediterranean Sea to trade with other cultures.
Geography Continued
5000BC- Earliest evidence of Egyptian Civilization
3100BC- Earliest Evidence of Hieroglyphics in Egypt
3000BC- Earliest evidence of worship of sun 2700-1640BC- Pyramid Building
Timeline
1550-1070BC- Temple building period 1367-1350BC- Abandoned polytheistic
converted to monotheistic 66AD- Riots in Egypt 395AD- Egypt ruled by Byzantine empire
Timeline Continued
The head of the government was the Pharaoh Pharaoh had limitless power and control over their
subjects Had government officials Governors over specific pieces of land that
Politics
Ancient Egypt was run with very strict rules that were made by the Pharaoh
For example and eye for and eye was used to bring justice to criminals
Politics Continued
Glass Linen Paper and ink The calendar The clock Geometry and the alphabet
Contributions
http://www.ancient-egypt-online.com/ancient-egypt-government.htmlhttp://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/egypt/religion/mummification.htmhttp://www.love-egypt.com/egypt-civilization.htmlhttp://www.fcps.edu/KingsParkES/technology/ancient/egypt.htmhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyptian_pyramidshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphinxhttp://www.reshafim.org.il/ad/egypt/timelines/topics/clothing.htm
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