Ancient Egypt
4,160 miles
How long is the Nile?
Egyptians believed that the pharaoh was a child of the gods and a god himself
Why did Egyptians have such great respect for the pharaohs?
A four sided shaft with a pyramid-shaped top
What is an obelisk?
They needed their bodies in the afterlife and believed that only whole bodies could enter heaven
Why did Egyptians embalm bodies?
First woman to rule as pharaoah
Who was Queen Hatshesput?
Wanted a monument that showed the world how great he was
What did the Khufu want?
The mummy Pharaoh with all sorts of items and treasures that they might need to survive the afterlife
What items were found inside the pyramids?
15 years
How long did Hatshesput rule for before she disappeared?
The order in which members of a royal family inherit a throne
What is succession?
No enemies threatened Egypt while Ramses ruled
Whats one way that shows that Ramses II was successful?
Ruled for 66 years and made Egyptian government stable
How long has Ramses II ruled for and what did he do?
took the throne after 44 years afters Tutankhamen died
When did Ramses II take the throne?
shadoof
How did Egyptian farmers use the Nile to expand their farmland?
He lifted the sun god called Aton to the highest status
What did Akhenaton do when he became pharaoh in 1353 B.C?
It was perfect for hot Egyptian days
What was linen good/perfect for?