Ancient Egypt
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Nile River
annual floods, everyone lived on the river
Ma’at
a goddess and a fundamental concept representing truth, justice, order, and cosmic balance
Ra
Sun god
Osris
God of afterlife
Isis
Protector of family
Khufu
Pyramids of Giza
Old Kingdom
Unification of Egypt
Menes
Amenemhat I
Middle Kingdom
Reunited Egypt after chaos. Built a new capital and set up strong government. Showed that kings could run the country wisely, not just be seen as a god. |
Hatshepsut
New Kingdom
A female pharaoh. Expanded trade (like with Punt) and built big temples. Showed that leaders could bring wealth and stability without war. |
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New Kingdom Great military leader. Expanded Egypt’s empire into Canaan and Syria. Showed that strong leadership can protect and grow a country. |
Akhenaten |
New Kingdom
Tried to make Egypt follow only one God (Aten)
Cleopatra VII |
Last pharaoh of Egypt. Worked with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony to protect Egypt. Her death ended Egyptian rule and started Roman control.
What resources was Nubia rich in?
Gold, ivory, and trade routes
How did Egypt and Nubia interact?
neighbors and enemys, traded and fought
What happened during Egypt’s strongest periods?
Pharaohs conquered Nubia and spread Egyptian culture there
What is the Kingdom of Kush known for?
What is the Kingdom of Kush known for?
What does the interaction between Egypt and Nubia show?
that cultures along the Nile influence eachother
Southern Neighbor
Nubia
Who conquered Egypt in 332 BCE?
Alexander the Great
Who took control of Egypt after Alexander’s death?
Ptolemy I, who founded the Ptolemaic Dynasty
What was unique about the Ptolemaic rulers?
blend of Greek and Egyption culture
From which city did the Ptolemies rule?
Alexandria, city of trade
Who was the last ruler of the Ptolemaic Dynasty?
Cleopatra VII
How did Cleopatra try to preserve Egypt’s independence?
by forming alliances with Ceaser and Antony
What happened after Cleopatra and Antony were defeated?
Egypt became a Roman providence
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