1. Famous Egyptian Pharaohs
Student Notes

2. EQ: What cultural legacies did we gain from the ancient Egyptians?
Preview: What characteristics make a great leader?
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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.

3. 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)

4. 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

5. 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)

6. 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

7. 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)