Ancient Egypt

Royal Women

Their status was gained through their relationship with the king.

Royal Headdresses

Headdresses had cobras and vultures included in them, meant to protect from harm.

Nefertari

An important female ruler who played a major role in government and religion and died at 40.

Hatshepsut

An important female ruler; details about her contributions need to be added.

Cleopatra VII

A notable ruler known for her Greek or Roman heritage.

Viziers

Officials responsible for sending out orders to distant towns, determining rules, and collecting taxes.

Heredity in Government Positions

Positions were obtained through family bloodline, power was handed down to children.

Military Social Mobility

Social mobility in the military was nonexistent.

Military Goals

To keep expanding Egypt and prevent uprisings and rebellions.

Ankh

An ancient Egyptian symbol representing life.

Cartouche

An oval with a horizontal line at one end, used to enclose a royal name.

Crook and Flail

Royal symbols representing the Pharaoh's authority and rulership.

Headdresses

Worn by royal individuals, symbolizing protection and divine status.

Pharaoh

The leader of Egypt, seen as a divine representative of god on Earth.

Responsibilities of Government

Pharaohs were responsible for taxation, creation of laws, and organization of labor.

Pyramid of Social Classes

Describes the hierarchical structure of society with Pharaohs at the top.

Absolute Power of Pharaohs

Pharaohs had unchecked power and the ability to do anything.

Expression of Power by Pharaohs

Pharaohs showed their power by building pyramids and inscribing their stories on temple walls.

Reused Imagery of Pharaohs

Many images and symbolic representations were reused from one Pharaoh to another.