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Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt. Chapter 7 Grade 6. Where is Egypt located?. Egypt is located on the northeastern coast of Africa. What marked the southern boundary of Egypt?. The 1 st cataract of the Nile River. What is the delta of the Nile River?. A marshy area near the Mediterranean Sea.

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Ancient Egypt

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  1. Ancient Egypt Chapter 7 Grade 6

  2. Where is Egypt located? • Egypt is located on the northeastern coast of Africa

  3. What marked the southern boundary of Egypt? • The 1st cataract of the Nile River

  4. What is the delta of the Nile River? • A marshy area near the Mediterranean Sea

  5. What does the flooding of the Nile provide, which is important to Egypt’s agriculture? • soil & • water

  6. Legend tells us that this king united upper and lower Egypt and designed a new crown to celebrate his victory. • King Menes

  7. King Zoser • King Zoser’s chief adviser, Imhotep designed the first step pyramid

  8. Hatshepsut: Egyptian Ruler • Became queen after death of Thutmose I • Supposed to be a temporary ruler • Believed in peace & prosperity

  9. Thutmose III: Egyptian Ruler • Ruled after death of Hatshepsut • Believed in military conquest and expansion • Sought gold & copper from Kush

  10. Ramses II: Egyptian Ruler • Built a temple with four huge statues of himself • Enlarged the empire

  11. Kashta • Led Kush in breaking away from Egypt’s control • Extended his own empire

  12. Shabaka • Ruled Egypt as 1st Kushite pharaoh • Kush located to south of Nubia

  13. Kings Highest level, fewest people, some thought they were gods Officials & scribes Few more in #, helped kings Artisans & farmers Largest group in #, lowest class Triangle diagram Social Class System

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