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- 1. Egyptian EgypEtigaypntia cnciivviilliizzaattiioonn Civilization …
- 2. ccoonntteennttss CONTENTS GEOGRAPHYOF EGYPT EGYPT AND THE NILE THE NILE RIVER MASTABAS EOLUTION OF PYRAMID CLOTHING FOODS HOMES LANGUAGES EGYPTIAN SOCIAL PYRAMID PHARAOHS RELIGION
- 3. MUMMIFICATION THE PROCESSOF MUMMIFICATION CONTRIBUTTION OF EGYPT OTHER SYMBOLS
- 7. The Nile River Flooded every year Provided fertile soil for crops Was the “Lifeline” for Egypt Transportation Route Used for Irrigation Flows south to north Mouth = “Delta”
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- 9. D EEvvoolluuttiioonn ooffppyyrraammiidd EVOLUTION OF PYRAMID
- 10. Food Irrigation systemswatered crops Main crops were barley, wheat and flax Main food was bread and beer, fish, vegetables and fruit. Only the wealthy ate meat.
- 11. Clothing Egypt’s weatheris very warm People wore linen robes Women wore make-up and jewelry People shaved their heads and wore wigs for special occasions.
- 12. Egyptian Social Pyramid Egyptian Social Classes were based on wealth, job and educatio n
- 13. Homes People builthomes from mud bricks More important people had better houses. Only the wealthy had “bathrooms”
- 14. LLaanngguuaaggee LANGUAGE Egyptiansdeveloped a form of picture or symbol writing knEowgnyp atsia nhsie dreovgellyoppehdic as . form of picture or symbol writing known as hieroglyphics.
- 15. Pharaohs The kingor ruler of Egypt was called a Pharaoh. The Pharaoh was seen as a god. Everyone worked for the pharaoh. When he died, the pharaoh was mummified and buried in a beautiful chamber along with his belongings. Like all civilizations, Egyptians had the need for laws. The Pharaoh was the supreme judge of what was right and wrong under the law.
- 16. RELIGION The Egyptians believed in many gods. Egyptians prayed to different gods who controlled different things. They built temples and shrines to honor their gods. The Egyptians believed in an “afterlife.”
- 17. Anubis – Godof Preserving the Dead Ra – God of the Sun Horus – God of the Sky Anubis – God of Preserving the Dead Osiris – God of the Dead and the Underworld
- 18. MMuummmmiiffiiccaattiioonn Egyptians believedthat when people die, they move on to another world. Since people needed their body in the afterlife, it would need to be “preserved.” The process of mummification was developed. Egyptians believed that when people die, they move on to another world. Since people needed their body in the afterlife, it would need to be “preserved.” The process of mummification was developed. MUMMIFICATION
- 19. THE PROCESS OF MUMMIFICATION The Process ooff MMuummmmiiffiiccaattiioonn First they would remove the organs. These would go into canopic jars. They would take the brain out through the nose. They packed the body with natron (a salt mixture) that would remove all the moisture. After several weeks, they would apply oil, wrap the body in bandages and place the body in a sarcophagus. They would put a decorated mask on the body. The body would be put in a chamber with all the things needed for the afterlife…food, riches, etc.
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- 21. Contributions ooff EEggyypptt Language: Hieroglyphics Architecture: Pyramids Inventions: 365 day calendar, papyrus (paper), irrigation system, mathematics, medicine, weapons, chariots, Art: statues, paintings, jewelry
- 22. GROUP 2 MOHAMEDULFATH GEOGRAPHY OF EGYPT EGYPT AND THE NILE THE NILE RIVER BASITH RAHMAN MASTABAS EVOLUTION OF PYRAMID JAYASHREE FOOD CLOTHING
- 23. ABDULLA H THANIS RILIGION CONTRIBUTION OF EGYPT SUSMITHA LANGUAGES PHARAOHS BASHEER AHMED EGYPTIAN SOCIAL PYRAMID HOMES ROSHINI MUMMIFICATION THE PEOCESS OF MUMMIFICATION