Famous Egyptian Pharaohs Student Notes

EQ: What cultural legacies did we gain from the ancient Egyptians? Preview: What characteristics make a great leader? (PICK UP SHEET FROM GREY BIN & ANSWER PREVIEW ONLY) Activities: Read Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs Process: Imagine living during the time of one of these famous pharaohs. Create an epitaph of your favorite pharaoh. Be sure to include their greatest achievements or accomplishments that they would most want to be remembered.

EQ: What cultural legacies did we gain from the ancient Egyptians EQ: What cultural legacies did we gain from the ancient Egyptians? Pharaoh Khufu Established central authority: controlled food supply – harvest and storing of grains Responsible for the building & engineering of the Great Pyramid at Giza (one of wonders of the world)

Art, literature, and architecture flourished EQ: What cultural legacies did we gain from the ancient Egyptians? Pharaoh Senusret I Art, literature, and architecture flourished Jewelry, stories, and the White Chapel - detailed

First female pharaoh (often disguised herself with fake beard) EQ: What cultural legacies did we gain from the ancient Egyptians? Pharaoh Hatshepsut First female pharaoh (often disguised herself with fake beard) Encouraged art, architecture, and trade (major expedition to kingdom Punt) Great Temple at Dayr al-Bahri (obelisks & 200 sphinx statues)

Fearless soldier – captain of army at age of 10 EQ: What cultural legacies did we gain from the ancient Egyptians? Pharaoh Ramses II Fearless soldier – captain of army at age of 10 100 wives; over 100 children Peacemaker – signed world’s first peace treaty with Hittites Temple complex at Abu Simbel and small temple for Nefertari (favorite wife) One of the best preserved mummies found

EQ: What cultural legacies did we gain from the ancient Egyptians EQ: What cultural legacies did we gain from the ancient Egyptians? Process: Imagine living during the time of one of these famous pharaohs. Create an epitaph of your favorite pharaoh. Be sure to include their greatest achievements or accomplishments that they would most want to be remembered. (Be prepared to SHARE with class)