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WELCOME TO ANCIENT EGYPT
CIVILIZATION
By: room 115
4th/5th
Grade
WELCOME
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Welcome to our presentation on the civilization
of ancient Egypt. We hope you enjoy our show
and learn a few things about ancient Egypt.
ANCIENT EGYPT
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Ancient Egypt was an ancient civilization in
eastern North Africa, concentrated along the
lower reaches of the Nile River in what is now
the modern nation of Egypt. The civilization
began around 3150 BC with the political
unification of Upper and Lower Egypt the first
Pharaoh, and it developed over the next three
millennia. The rule of the pharaohs officially
ended in 31 BC when the early Roman Empire
conquered Egypt and made it a province.
EGYPT GOVERNMENT
BY:
Jameah Lawson
&
Jordan Graves
GOVERNMENT
 Ancient
Egyptian Government was
dominated by a single man, the
Pharaoh. The people believed that the
king was more than a man, however,
but that he was a god.
GOVERNMENT
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The governmental officials included the vizier,
or the prime minister, the chief treasurer, the
tax collector, the minister of public works, and
the army commander.
SOME OF EGYPT GREAT PYRAMIDS
ALEXANDRIA
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Mycernus
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Giza
GOVERNMENT
The government of Egypt consists of a semipresidential republic, whereby the President of
Egypt is the fact both head of state and head of
government, and of a system dominated by the
National Democratic Party.
GOVERNMENT
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. Executive power is exercised by the
government. Legislative power is vested in both
the government and the People's Assembly.
EGYPTIAN FLAG
Horizontally divided red-white-black flag with the
emblem showing the so-called eagle of Saladin in the
middle of the white stripe.
PHARAOH RAMSES II
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Ramses II ruled during the 19th Dynasty (1279-1212
BC). He was the third ruler during this time period.
PRIME MINISTER OF EGYPT TODAY
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Dr. Ahmed Nazif was appointed as the Prime
Minister of Egypt. He took certain initiatives to
improve the economic conditions of the
country.
LINKS
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All About Egypt
Ancient Egypt - Menu page
Ancient Egypt for Kids - Index of Topics
Ancient Egypt the Mythology - the Myths
Ancient Egyptian Virtual Temple
Colours of the Nile
Egypt Children History of Egypt
Egypt's Golden Empire . New Kingdom . Overview PBS
Egypt's monuments and other ancient sites for Kids
Encyclopedia Mythica Pronunciation guide
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Free interactive online games. Ancient Egyptian online puzzles and Quiz. Interactive
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MYTHMEDIA - Mythology in Western Art
NOVA Online-Pyramids-Khufu-Descending Passage-Low
NOVA Online-Pyramids—The Inside Story
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Royal Ontario Museum Programs Online Activities Ancient Egypt
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Sparta - World History For Kids - By KidsPast.com
The Ancient Egypt Site - The History, Language and Culture of Pharaonic Egypt
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Virtual-Egypt - The Egyptian People's Papyrus
By: Arvell Singeltary, Shanice Thomas, Jacquelene Graves,
Jamarius Fluckes, Nicole King, Elvin Uchendu
ANCIENT EGYPTIAN GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY
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The ancient Egyptians thought of Egypt as being divided
into 2 types of land, the black land and the red land.
The black land was the fertile land on the banks of the
Nile.
GEOGRAPHY
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The red land was the barren dessert that
protected Egypt on to sides these desserts
separated ancient Egypt from neighboring
countries invading armies .
NILE RIVER
The Nile is famous as the longest river
in the world. The river got its name
from the Greek word Neil's, which
means valley. The Nile River is actually
6695 kilometers (4184 miles) long.
The ancient Egyptians enjoyed many natural
barriers. There were deserts to the east and
west of the Nile River, and mountains to the
south.
PYRAMIDS
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Egypt still has many reminders of its ancient civilization. Some
of the pyramids are over 4,500 years old.
BLACK LAND
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black land was the fertile land
on the banks of the Nile. The
ancient Egyptians used this land
for growing there crops.
RED LAND
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red land was the barren
dessert that protected Egypt on
two sides.
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
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Mediterranean Sea is between
Europe, Africa and southwestern Asia. For
centuries it was the center of western
civilization. It’s name means “ middle of
the world”.
ANCIENT EGYPT ART AND LITERATURE
By, Aaron Brooks , Ashley Anderson, Zechariah Womack , Nora
Thomas, Christian Contreras
ART AND LITERATURE LANGUAGE
EGYPTIAN ART
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Ancient Egyptian literature rose and grew in the
bosom of religious beliefs, but it quickly evolved
to deal with man’s ordinary day-to-day life
EGYPTIAN LANGUAGE
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Egyptian is a fairly typical Afro-Asiatic
language. At the heart of Egyptian
vocabulary is a root of three consonants.
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EGYPTIAN PRINCESS
Princess Fadila
was born in Paris
as the daughter
of Robert Loeb
and his wife Paul
Madeleine
Picard.
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ABU SIMBEL
Construction of
the temple
complex started in
approximately
1244 BC and
lasted for about
20 years, until
1224 BC. Known
as the "Temple of
Ramses.
WRITING
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Hieroglyphic writing is the basis of the two
other writings. It owes its name to the fact that
when the Greeks arrived in Egypt, this writing
was mainly used for ‘sacred inscriptions on
temple walls or on public monuments.
ANCIENT EGYPT EVENTS AND FUNERAL ART
Aundria LaNier
Joy Parker
Larry Lockhart
EVENT #1
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The institute of Egyptian art and archeology. As
part of its mandate as a Tennessee center of
excellence present programs and education
events for the public.
EVENTS #2
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Christian-Essentially Christian, the Copts
celebrate Christmas on the 7th of January.
Plenty of color can be seen in the Coptic
Quarter of Cairo.
EVENTS #3
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Abu Simbel Festival- the temple of Abu Simbel
provides one of the most spectacular sights in
the world.
EVENT #4
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Shem al Nessim The first day of Spring is called
Shem al Nessim, meaning "sniffing the breeze,"
and is celebrated throughout Egypt on the
Monday after Coptic Easter.
EVENT #5
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South Sinai Camel Festival- This festival gives
all travelers a chance to change their opinion
regarding camels being slow plodders.
KING TUT DEATH MASK IN GOLD AND LAPIS
KING TUT FINAL DEATH MASK.
RAMASES TEMPLE SITS ON THE WATERS
EDGE ACROSS FROM THE SUDAN (ABU SIMBEL)
ASWON.
RELIEF FOUND IN THE TOMB OF THE
PHARAOH, SLAVES CARRYING THE PHARAOH
SOLAR BOAT INTO HIS FINAL RESTING PLACE.
KING TUT AND HIS WIFE AT 10 YEARS OLD
QUEEN NEFERTITI WIFE OF PHARAOH
AKHENATON STEP MOTHER OF KING TUT.
QUEEN HATSHEPSUT SHE WAS ALSO A
PHARAOH.
LINKS THAT WAS USED TO FIND INFORMATION
FOR ANCIENT EGYPT EVENTS AND FUNERAL
ART
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All About Egypt
Ancient Egypt - Menu page
Ancient Egypt for Kids - Index of Topics
Ancient Egypt the Mythology - the Myths
Ancient Egyptian Virtual Temple
Colours of the Nile
Egypt Children History of Egypt
Egypt's Golden Empire . New Kingdom . Overview PBS
Egypt's monuments and other ancient sites for Kids
Encyclopedia Mythica Pronunciation guide
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Free interactive online games. Ancient Egyptian online puzzles and Quiz. Interactive
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MYTHMEDIA - Mythology in Western Art
NOVA Online-Pyramids-Khufu-Descending Passage-Low
NOVA Online-Pyramids—The Inside Story
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Royal Ontario Museum Programs Online Activities Ancient Egypt
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Sparta - World History For Kids - By KidsPast.com
The Ancient Egypt Site - The History, Language and Culture of Pharaonic Egypt
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Virtual-Egypt - The Egyptian People's Papyrus
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http://classroomclipart.com/cgi-bin/kids/imageFolio.cgi?direct=History/Ancient_Civilizations