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Ancient Egypt

Published on Nov 18, 2015

A short presentation on Ancient Egypt by Matt Rabinowitz for high school world history.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Ancient Egypt

Mr. Rabinowitz

Who are you?
1 King= Pharaoh
Queen= Noble/Priest
Jacks/10s= Merchant
6s and below= farmers

The main ?

Learning Standard: 2B, 2C

Who has the power
to rule?

Divine Right

How are the rulers selected?

Theocracy

means 'rule by god' 

Old Kingdom

2700-2200 BC

Notable Rulers

  • Narmer- united the kingdom
  • Djoser- step pyramid
  • Khufu- great pyramid
  • Khafre
Photo by mharrsch

Middle Kingdom

2050-1800 BC

Egypt's "Dark Age"

Photo by Alesa Dam

New Kingdom

1550-1100 BC

Dawn of an empire

Expansion ---- BIG on the world scene

Great rulers

  • Hatshepsut- 1st female ruler
  • Tutankhamun- "King Tut"
  • Rames II

How is this different than...

Ancient Egypt vs Japan vs Britian vs USA