1. The Pharaohs of
Ancient Egypt

2. Pharaohs
An Egyptian monarch
Mostly men
Some women
 Portrayed as men in statues
and paintings

3. Egypt’s Dynasties
Dynasty
 A family of rulers whose right to
rule is passed on within the family
Egypt had 31 dynasties
 Grouped into 3 kingdoms
 Old Kingdom
 Middle Kingdom
 New Kingdom

4. All Powerful
Pharaohs
Absolute power over people
Decisions became laws
Also religious leader

5. Egypt’s God-Kings
Theocracy
 Government by divine authority
Pharaohs looked upon as
divine rulers
Looked upon as being a “god”
sent to rule the people of
Egypt

6. Egyptian Queens
Regent
 Someone who rules for a child
until the child is old enough to
rule or for someone is not
capable of ruling at present time
Portrayed as men in paintings
and statues