Ancient History Lesson 2: Ancient Egypt
These History Lessons are based on the Kingfisher History Encyclopedia and the History Activity Pages.
There are 21 lessons in the Ancient History section. They include Sumer & Akkad, Ancient Egypt, Megalithic Europe, Indus Valley, Ancient Crete, Mycenaeans, Shang Dynasty, Hittites, Babylon, Assyrians, Hebrews, Egypt II, Phoenicians, Africa, America, Aryan India, Rome, Babylon II, Dorians, Zhou Dynasty and Persian Empire. There is a link below for those who would like to purchase The Ancient World Activity Pages.
There are 21 lessons in the Ancient History section. They include Sumer & Akkad, Ancient Egypt, Megalithic Europe, Indus Valley, Ancient Crete, Mycenaeans, Shang Dynasty, Hittites, Babylon, Assyrians, Hebrews, Egypt II, Phoenicians, Africa, America, Aryan India, Rome, Babylon II, Dorians, Zhou Dynasty and Persian Empire. There is a link below for those who would like to purchase The Ancient World Activity Pages.
Corresponding Materials
This lesson corresponds to:
Kingfisher History Encyclopedia - Ancient Egypt 4000 - 1800 B.C.
History Activity Pages - The Ancient World page 2
This lesson corresponds to:
Kingfisher History Encyclopedia - Ancient Egypt 4000 - 1800 B.C.
History Activity Pages - The Ancient World page 2
Map of Ancient Egypt
The Importance of the Nile River
The Nile River - the longest river in the world flows north from the heart of Africa to the Mediterranean Sea. Its flood plain was an extensive oasis. Humans were drawn there because they could grow crops and settle into permanent villages. The annual flooding of the Nile deposited nutrient rich silt on the land, creating all the ingredients needed to support life and the growth of a great civilization. The Egyptians used the Nile River for transportation and trade. Cultivation of the land alongside the Nile River provided crops for the Egyptians.
Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt
The head of Egyptian society was the pharaoh. Egyptians considered the pharaoh to be a living god.
Sarcophagus
When the pharaoh died, his body was mummified and placed in a sarcophagus.
Make a Virtual Mummy
This is really fun!
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Click here to make a virtual mummy!
Scarab Beetles
The scarab beetle was the favorite good luck charm to the Egyptians. This common beetle symbolized hope and the restoration of life. Scarabs came in many designs including winged scarabs. The colors were rich and beautiful - Blue symbolized the Nile River, Red symbolized Ra, touches of Yellow for the desert and sun, Green was used to emphasis growth.
Papyrus
Papyrus was made from papyrus reeds that grow in freshwater marshes along the Nile River. It formed a stiff paper that could be glued together to make scrolls. Texts were written in hieroglyphs.
Great Pyramid of Giza
The Great Pyramid of Giza, in 2005. Built c. 2560 BC during Egypt's Old Kingdom period, it is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis.
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What did most Egyptians do?
The profession of most Egyptians was farming. Few people could read or write. Those who could write became scribes. Scribes went on to become priests or administrators who ran the country for the pharaoh.
Mentuhotep
Around 2040 BC, Mentuhotep became pharaoh. He brought order and restored Egypt's greatness. This was the start of Egypt's Middle Kingdom period.
Play Ancient Egypt Games
Play Awful Egyptians or Egyptian Tomb Adventure
Investigate Real Artifacts
Write Your Name in Hieroglyphics
Explore the Pyramids of Giza
Take an Ancient Egypt Quiz
Play Ancient Egypt Jeopardy
And Much More!
Go to http://egypt.mrdonn.org/games.html to access online ancient Egypt games for kids.
Investigate Real Artifacts
Write Your Name in Hieroglyphics
Explore the Pyramids of Giza
Take an Ancient Egypt Quiz
Play Ancient Egypt Jeopardy
And Much More!
Go to http://egypt.mrdonn.org/games.html to access online ancient Egypt games for kids.