Transcript The Great Pyramid - Hewlett

Pharaoh Khufu
The Great Pyramid
Mrs. DelGrosso/Ms. West
“Purpose of the Egyptian
Pyramids”
What was the main purpose
of the pyramids?
• Pyramids were built as a
symbol of the Egyptian
society.
• They were burial chambers
for the pharaohs.
“Purpose of the Egyptian
Pyramids”
What did the symbols on the
walls represent?
• The symbols painted on
the walls of the inside of
the pyramid would serve
as a guide for the pharaoh
on his way to heaven.
• Along his journey, he would
be questioned and these
symbols would give him
the answers.
“Purpose of the Egyptian
Pyramids”
Why do historians believe the
pyramids were shaped the
way they were?
• Egyptians believed that
the Earth was created from
a prehistoric mound, so the
pyramids were shaped to
represent that.
• They also, represented the
descending rays of
sunshine.
“Purpose of the Egyptian
Pyramids”
What part of the Nile River
were pyramids built on?
Why?
• The pyramids were built on
the west bank of the Nile
River.
• They were built on the west
because this is where the
sun sets.
“Purpose of the Egyptian
Pyramids”
Why was the Great Pyramid
built in the center of the night
sky?
• This was believed to give
the pharaoh a direct shot
right into the realm of the
Gods, and eternal life.
“Purpose of the Egyptian
Pyramids”
How did religion play a role
in pyramids? Explain using at
least two reasons.
Religion played a role in the
pyramids because they were
burial chambers for the
pharaohs. This meant they
were a gateway to the gods.
Who was King Khufu?
• 2nd pharaoh of the fourth dynasty
in the Old Kingdom.
• Reign over Egypt spanned more
than twenty three years from 2589
BCE through 2566 BCE
• Became pharaoh in his 20’s
The Great Pyramid
• King Khufu began the first Giza
pyramid project.
• His Great Pyramid is the largest in
Giza.
The Second Pyramid
• Khufu’s son, Pharaoh Khafre built
the second pyramid at Giza.
• His cemetery was guarded by the
Sphinx.
The Third Pyramid
• The third pyramid in Giza is much
smaller.
• Built by Pharaoh Menkaure
• Complex pyramid
It is now time to take an
interactive tour of Khufu’s Great
Pyramid!
• Please log on to your chrome book.
• Go to the Hewlett-Woodmere website.
• Go to Mrs. DelGrosso’s teacher page.
• Go to Class Notes- Egypt
• Click on The Great Pyramid
Look up when you are done!
STOP and do a DOOR SLAP!
Who was King Khufu?
What was The Great Pyramid?