Chapter 2 Section 2

1. Chapter 2 Section 2 Egypt’s Old Kingdom

2. Chapter 2 Section 2 Questions • The Egyptians willingly served their all-powerful leader because they believed _________________ • Ancient Egyptians studied the _________ to learn how to obtain life after death. • The Ancient Egyptian civilization was the first to become specialists in the field of ______________ • What was used to place the heavy stone blocks when building the pyramids? ________________ • The Great Pyramid in Giza was built for which pharaoh? ___________________

3. Old Kingdom Rulers • The Old Kingdom lasted from about 2600 B.C. Until about 2300 B.C. • Pharaohs were all-powerful Egyptian Kings who guided every activity in Egypt. • Egyptians people believed the Pharaohs were the sons of Re, the sun god. They thought Pharaohs were gods on earth.

4. Egyptian Beliefs WAR EAGLE

5. Belief in many gods Egyptian Beliefs WAR EAGLE

6. Belief in many gods Magic spells needed to gain life after death Egyptian Beliefs WAR EAGLE

7. Belief in many gods Hopeful view of life after death Magic spells needed to gain life after death Egyptian Beliefs WAR EAGLE

8. Belief in many gods Hopeful view of life after death Magic spells needed to gain life after death Egyptian Beliefs WAR EAGLE Pharaoh needed body for after life

9. Belief in many gods Hopeful view of life after death Magic spells needed to gain life after death Egyptian Beliefs WAR EAGLE Pharaoh needed body for after life For centuries, believed only the elite had afterlife

10. The Pyramids • Egyptians built pyramids to protect the bodies of dead pharaohs. It also contained items that may be needed for the after life. • Pyramids took thousands of people and years of labor to build. • While studying the skies to create pyramids, Egyptians created the 365 day calendar. • The Great Pyramid is the largest in Egypt. It was built for King Khufu.