Egypt’s Old Kingdom Chapter 2 Section 2. Myths Myths are stories people use to understand nature and their place in the world. Myths are stories people.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Chapter 2, Section 2 Egypt’s Old Kingdom.

Advertisements

Coach Parrish OMS Chapter 3, Section 3

Egyptian Religion Chapter 3 Section 3.

Introduction Afterlife: – Life after death. Prayers were said during the funeral. Help his soul into the afterlife. Coffin was placed in the Tomb to lay.

Egypt’s Old Kingdom.

Chapter 4 Section 2 The Old Kingdom

Chapter 5 Lesson 2 part 3 The Pyramid Tombs.

Chapter 2- Ancient Egypt

Egypt's Early Rulers 2600 b.c., Egyptian civilization entered the period known as the Old Kingdom. The Old Kingdom lasted until about 2200 b.c. During.

Ch. 2 Vocabulary: Ancient Egypt

PYRAMID TOMBS I can explore the importance of religion in the cultural expressions (architecture of sacred spaces = pyramids) of early civilizations. I.

Chapter 2 Section 2: Egypt’s Old Kingdom

Pyramids. Egyptians built pyramids to protect the bodies of dead pharaohs. The pyramids also contained items the pharaohs might need in the afterlife.

Egypt's Old Kingdom Chapter 2 Section 2

Chapter 2 Section 2 Egyptian Life and Culture. Review section 1 What Direction does the Nile river flow? What Direction does the Nile river flow? Why.

Topic #4 – The Nile Valley Chapter 2 Section 1

Egypt Land of the Nile.

Chapter 2 Ancient Egypt.

Chapter 2, Section 2 “Pyramids on the Nile”.

Chapter 3.3: Egyptian Religion. Objectives Learn about Egyptian gods and goddesses. Find out about the Egyptians’ belief in the afterlife. Discover how.

Flashback 1. Name two major differences between Mesopotamia and Egypt. 2. What was the major purpose for the building of pyramids? 3. Who signed the world’s.

Mr. Roe 6 th Grade Social Studies.  You have recently learned about the importance of the Nile River, and the surrounding valley.  You have also learned.

Daily Starter Activity Please see pick-up an Activation Guide before taking your seat! Complete the Activation Guide using what you know about ancient.

$200 $300 $400 $500 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $100 Category 3Category 4Category.

Chapter 4 Section 2- The Old Kingdom

EGYPT’S OLD KINGDOM CHAPTER TWO SECTION 2. MAIN IDEA OLD KINGDOM RULERS: EGYPT WAS RULED BY ALL-POWERFUL PHARAOHS. EGYPT’S RELIGON: THE EGYPTIANS BELIEVED.

Chapter 11 Ancient Egypt-.  The first period of Ancient Egypt is known as the Old Kingdom.  The pharaoh was the king, and believed to be a god. They.

ENTRANCE SLIP-1/9 What is the purpose of a regent?

Egypt Section #2.2 “Egypt’ Old Kingdom” p Old Kingdom Rulers.

Label: Nile River Upper Egypt Lower Egypt Nile Delta Great Pyramids/Sphinx.

Egypt Review. Egypt Section #2.2 “Egypt’ Old Kingdom” p47-52.

The Nile Valley Chapter 2, Section 1 World History Mrs. Thompson

Pharaohs, Pyramids, and Papyrus Lesson 9. Old Kingdom ( B.C.) Egypt divided into 2 kingdoms: –Lower Kingdom: area around delta –Upper Kingdom:

Egypt's Early Rulers The Egyptians prized unity. Therefore, they developed a government under an all-powerful ruler who controlled both religious and political.

Chapter 2 Section 2 Egypt’s Old Kingdom. Old Kingdom Rulers Old kingdom was known for growth and prosperity Egyptians built cities and expanded trade.

Ancient Egyptian Religion Chapter 3.3. Egyptian gods and goddesses Early in Egyptian history towns and villages had their own patron gods and goddesses,

Chapter 5 Lesson 2 Life in Ancient Egypt p. 108 EQ : What makes the Egyptian culture unique? In other words, how is this culture different from the Mesopotamian.

Egypt’s Early Rulers c BC began the Old Kingdom, lasting for about 400 years. Trade increased, a unified government and building of cities First.

Warm Up!!!! 4/9/13 On the back of your video notes from yesterday Write down the major Egyptian gods and goddesses on page 83. Why do you think gods/goddess.

Egyptian Gods and Goddesses Early Egyptians worshipped different gods and goddesses according to where they lived. Later, all Egyptians worshiped the same.

EGYPT’S OLD KINGDOM By Pharaoh McCrotty. OLD KINGDOM RULERS  Old Kingdom—began in 2600 B.C. & ended in 2300 B.C.  Pharaoh—Egyptian Kings. Also means.

Chapter 2, Section 2 Egypt’s Old Kingdom. Old Kingdom B.C. – Old Kingdom During this time Egypt built cities, expanded trade and established.

Life in Ancient Egypt Egypt’s Early Rulers 1. The Old Kingdom began in Egypt around 2600 B.C.

Egypt’s Old Kingdom. Old Kingdom Rulers  The Old Kingdom Lasted from 2600 BC to about 2300 BC During those years Egypt grew and prosperedDuring those.

Ch. 2/2 Terms 1.Giza8. Old Kingdom 2.King Khufu9. Middle Kingdom 3.Pharaoh10. New Kingdom 4.Deity 5.Embalming 6.Mummy 7.Pyramid.

Pharaohs lived with their families in great palaces. Pharaoh means “great house” He was an all powerful ruler who’s rules had to be obeyed without question.

Section 3: Egyptian Religion

Egypt’s Old Kingdom. Pharaoh( kings) All powerful ruler, guided every activity, his/her word is law must be obeyed Paid the greatest respect - “smell.

Old Kingdom Rulers The Old Kingdom lasted until 2300 B.C. and really grew and prospered People followed the pharaoh because they believed two things: 1)

The Cultures of Egypt. I. Egypt’s Economy An economy is the way a country’s goods and services are produced and distributed. Egypt’s economy was based.

Chapter Two Section Two. The Achievements of Ancient Egypt  The Egyptians built the pyramids as tombs for the pharaohs.  The best known pyramid, including.

Ch 2, Sec 1-2 The Nile Valley and Egypt’s Old Country.

Egypt’s Old Kingdom.

Ancient Egypt Part 1- The Nile Valley.

What is this, and where did the idea come from?

Chapter 11 History of Ancient Egypt

Egypt’s Old Kingdom Chapter 2 / Section 2.

Egypt’s Old Kingdom 2600 BCE BCE.

Section 3: Egyptian Religion

Lesson 3 Egyptian Religion

Chapter 5 Ancient Egypt Lesson 2 Life in Ancient Egypt.

Egyptian Society and Lifestyle

Egypt’s Old Kingdom 2600 B.C-2300 B.C.

Egypt’s Old Kingdom 2.2.

Life in Ancient Egypt Chapter 5 Lesson 2.

Egypt’s Old kingdom.

Egyptian Religion Chapter 3, Lesson 3.

Egypt’s Old Kingdom 2600 B.C-2300 B.C.

Egyptian Religion Polytheistic: worshipped many gods.

Presentation transcript:

Egypt’s Old Kingdom Chapter 2 Section 2

Myths Myths are stories people use to understand nature and their place in the world. Myths are stories people use to understand nature and their place in the world. Egyptian mythology was based on nature; the sun, stars, and moon; and the Nile River. Egyptian mythology was based on nature; the sun, stars, and moon; and the Nile River.

Egypt’s Religion Deities: Egyptians believed in many gods and goddesses Deities: Egyptians believed in many gods and goddesses These deities controlled every human activity and all natural forces. These deities controlled every human activity and all natural forces. Re: The major god, the sun god. Re: The major god, the sun god. Hapi: Ruled the Nile River. Hapi: Ruled the Nile River. Isis: Most important goddess. Isis: Most important goddess. Egyptians believed in life after death. Egyptians believed in life after death. The Book of the Dead: contained a collection of spells that Egyptians believed they needed to enter the afterlife. The Book of the Dead: contained a collection of spells that Egyptians believed they needed to enter the afterlife. For many centuries, Egyptians believed only pharaohs and a few elite people could have life after death. For many centuries, Egyptians believed only pharaohs and a few elite people could have life after death. Embalming: To protect the pharaoh’s body after death, developed this process. Embalming: To protect the pharaoh’s body after death, developed this process. The body’s organs were removed. The body’s organs were removed. Body treated with spices and oils and then wrapped with strips of linen. Body treated with spices and oils and then wrapped with strips of linen. Wrapped body called a mummy. Wrapped body called a mummy. Doctors used herbs & drugs to treat illnesses. Doctors used herbs & drugs to treat illnesses. Set broken bones and stitched cuts. Set broken bones and stitched cuts. 1st doctors to specialize in different areas of medicine. 1st doctors to specialize in different areas of medicine. Wrote world’s 1st medical book. Wrote world’s 1st medical book.

Discussion Question Why was it important for pharaohs to reach the afterlife? Why was it important for pharaohs to reach the afterlife? Egyptians believed pharaohs would continue to care for Egypt once they reached the afterlife. Egyptians believed pharaohs would continue to care for Egypt once they reached the afterlife.

The Pyramids Pyramids built to protect bodies of dead pharaohs. Pyramids built to protect bodies of dead pharaohs. Contained items they might need in afterlife. Contained items they might need in afterlife. Took thousands of people and years of labor to build. Took thousands of people and years of labor to build. Used astronomy and math to create pyramids. Used astronomy and math to create pyramids. To build: To build: 1st selected a site 1st selected a site Then searched for stone. Then searched for stone. Artisans cut stone into blocks, and other workers tied the stone to sleds and pulled them to the Nile. Artisans cut stone into blocks, and other workers tied the stone to sleds and pulled them to the Nile. At river, workers loaded the stones onto barges and floated them to the site. At river, workers loaded the stones onto barges and floated them to the site. There, blocks were unloaded and dragged or pushed up ramps. There, blocks were unloaded and dragged or pushed up ramps. While studying skies to create pyramids, Egyptians created the 365-day calendar. While studying skies to create pyramids, Egyptians created the 365-day calendar. This is the basis for our calendar today This is the basis for our calendar today Great Pyramid: largest one in Egypt; Great Pyramid: largest one in Egypt; Built for King Khufu Built for King Khufu Located near the city of Cairo in Giza. Located near the city of Cairo in Giza.

Discussion Question What math advances did the Egyptians make while working on the pyramids? What math advances did the Egyptians make while working on the pyramids? They invented the base-10 number systems and created fractions. They invented the base-10 number systems and created fractions.