1. Egypt’s Old Kingdom
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2. I. Old Kingdom Rulers
The Old Kingdom lasted from B.C. until about 2300 B.C.
Pharaohs were all-powerful Egyptian kings who guided every activity in Egypt.
Pharaohs appointed officials to carry out their commands.
Egyptian people served pharaohs because they believed the kingdom depended on one strong leader. Also they believed they were the sons of Re, the sun god.

3. II. Egypt’s Religion
Egyptians believed in many gods and goddesses. They controlled every human activity and all natural forces.
The major god was the sun god, Re (Ra). Hapi was the god of the Nile. Isis was the most important goddess.

4. Egyptians believe in life after death
Egyptians believe in life after death. The Book of the Dead contained a collection of spells the Egyptians believed they needed to enter the afterlife. It was only for the elite.

5. Egyptian doctors are famous for their treatments.
To protect the pharaoh’s body after death he was embalmed and mummified.
Egyptian doctors are famous for their treatments.
Treated illnesses
Set broken bones
Stitched cuts
Wrote the first medical book

6. III. The Pyramids
Pyramids were built as tombs for dead pharaohs and contained items they might need in the afterlife.
A pyramid took thousands of people and years of labor to build.
They used astronomy and mathematics to create the pyramids.
Describe how a pyramid was built.
While studying the skies to create pyramids, Egyptians created the 365-day calendar that became the basis for our calendar today.

7. The Great Pyramid is the largest pyramid in Egypt
The Great Pyramid is the largest pyramid in Egypt. It was built for King Khufu and is located near the city of Cairo.