Ancient Egypt

Civilization
By: Nina, Judy, Hannah, Katy, Jessica
Timeline of important events
3100 BC: The Egyptian civilization began when King
Narmer founded the first Egyptian dynasty
2950 BC/ 2950-2575: The first Egyptian pyramid was
built- the Step Pyramid at Saqqara for King Zoser who
was one of the king in the 3rd Dynasty
30 BC: Egypt becomes a province of the Roman Empire
Where is Egypt?
Artifact
The artifact that we made is ThePyramids of Giza, it
is important because that is the most famous
architecture when you remind people of Ancient Egypt
and it is also The Pharaohs tombs. The purpose is we
want more people to know a lot more about Egypt and
famous architecture here.
Economic system
Technology: The Egyptians invented and
used many simple machines, such as ramp
and lever to aid construction processes.
They also played an important role in
developing technology including ships and
lighthouses
Jobs: Men of Ancient Egypt held these types
of jobs: bakers, scribes, priests, nobleman,
soldiers, farmers and merchants.
Money: The Egyptians used coins forms of
silver and gold currency
Transportation: The Egyptians used the Nile
for transportation
Belief System
Egyptians religions are Muslim, Christians and Islam.
Egyptians interaction with many deities who were
believed to be present in, and in control of, the forces of
nature
Political System
The Ancient Egyptian Government was rules first and
foremost by the Pharaoh. The Pharaoh was the supreme
leader not only of thegovernment, but also of the
religion.
How rulers were chosen: They inherited it.
 Social System
Class System:
- The Pharaoh and those associated with divinity were at the
top
- Servants and slaves made up the bottom. The Egyptians
also elevated some human beings to gods.
Role of men, women & children:
- Men were to inherit their fathers job, help provide for their
families and take care of their parents at old age
- Women were taught to care for the home and families.
Family life:
- Women attend markets and are employed in trade, while
men stay at home and do the weaving
Art and Leisure
Art style: Carved on rocks to tell their life story,
painting, sculpture, architecture
Leisure activities: Hunting, fishing, water sports, parties,
childs play,
Writing System
Name: Hieroglyphics, Demotic, Egyptian hieroglyphs
Appearance: those letter look like pictures
Try to write your own name in Egypt
hieroglyphics!
Quiz Time!
1. Who founded the first Egyptian dynasty?
2. What are tombs of Pharaohs called?
3. Egypt is located in which continent?
4. What is the famous river that Egyptians used for
transportation in Egypt?
5. What did the ancient Egyptians write?
Answers!
1. King Narmer
2. ThePyramids of Giza
3. Africa
4. Nile
5. Hieroglyphics, Demotic, Egyptian hieroglyphs