EQ: How did Egypt's old kingdom develop? Egypt's Old Kingdom began at the start of the third dynasty.Mostly because of the outstanding achievement of Djoser in building the step pyramid.
vocabulary:
Old Kingdom-The first of 3 "Kingdom-Periods" in Egypt; followed by "Middle" and "New".
Pharoah-Egyptian God-King; means "great house"
Re-Egyptian sun god
The Great Sphinx-A huge statue with the head of a man and the body of a lion in Egypt
Polytheistic-Belief in many deities or gods
Hapi-God of the Nile River
Isis-The most important goddess; represented the loyal wife and mother
Osiris-God of the dead and underworld; Husband of Isis
Book of the Dead-collection of spells and prayers that Egyptians studied to obtain life after death.
Mummification-The process of preparing the body for the afterlife
Pyramids-Tombs or Graves for Pharaohs; contained everything needed for the afterlife.
Great Pyramid-Largest pyramid in Egypt; Built for King Khufu
2600BCE-Old Kingdom period begins
2300BCE-Old Kingdom period declines
Diety-Another word for god or goddess
WHAT HAVE I LEARNED? I have learned that Egypt's old kingdom collapsed mainly because of the flooding of the Nile. I have learned that they should have been wiser and plan for flooding.SOLUTION: I know now to plan ahead for flooding or any other natural disaster.
Extras: fun fact: most pyramids were built for tombs for the pharaohs.
cats were known as good luck to your household.
the Egyptians invernted toothpaste!!!!
vocabulary:
Old Kingdom-The first of 3 "Kingdom-Periods" in Egypt; followed by "Middle" and "New".
Pharoah-Egyptian God-King; means "great house"
Re-Egyptian sun god
The Great Sphinx-A huge statue with the head of a man and the body of a lion in Egypt
Polytheistic-Belief in many deities or gods
Hapi-God of the Nile River
Isis-The most important goddess; represented the loyal wife and mother
Osiris-God of the dead and underworld; Husband of Isis
Book of the Dead-collection of spells and prayers that Egyptians studied to obtain life after death.
Mummification-The process of preparing the body for the afterlife
Pyramids-Tombs or Graves for Pharaohs; contained everything needed for the afterlife.
Great Pyramid-Largest pyramid in Egypt; Built for King Khufu
2600BCE-Old Kingdom period begins
2300BCE-Old Kingdom period declines
Diety-Another word for god or goddess
WHAT HAVE I LEARNED? I have learned that Egypt's old kingdom collapsed mainly because of the flooding of the Nile. I have learned that they should have been wiser and plan for flooding.SOLUTION: I know now to plan ahead for flooding or any other natural disaster.
Extras: fun fact: most pyramids were built for tombs for the pharaohs.
cats were known as good luck to your household.
the Egyptians invernted toothpaste!!!!