The Nile River
Why was Egypt called the "Gift of the Nile"
The river gave Egyptians everything they needed to survive.
Who is at the top of the Hierarchy?
Pharaohs
What were kings called in Ancient Egypt
What was one responsibility of Pharaoh's?
Collect taxes
Enforce LawsLead Military
Keep gods happyName one thing the Nile was used for.
Drinking water
Food
Farming
Who is at the bottom of the Hierarchy?
Laborers and Farmers
What were Pharaohs viewed as?
Living Gods
What three crops did farmers grow?
Flax
Wheat
Barley
What was used for a more efficient way of getting water from the Nile river?
Irrigation
List the Hierarchy 1-5
1. Pharaohs
2.Viziers and High Priests
3. Scribes4. Artisans
5.Laborers and Farmers
What king led from ages 9 to 19 and died at a very young age?
King Tutankhamun (Tut)
What is it called when you have more than what is needed?
Surplus