Pharaoh's of Ancient Egypt - Mrs. Schnell's Class

Introduction

The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt were the supreme leaders of the land. They were like kings or emperors. They ruled both upper and lower Egypt and were both the political and religious leader. The Pharaoh was often thought of as a living gods.

The name Pharaoh comes from a word meaning "great house" describing a palace or kingdom.

There were many great Pharaohs throughout the history of Ancient Egypt. You will discover some of the more famous ones.

Task

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The ancient Egyptians were polytheistic and believed in many different gods and goddesses. Each one with their own role to play in maintaining peace and harmony across the land.Today you will explore a few of the various gods and some of the best pharoahs of Ancient Egypt

#1 Use the sites below to learn about the gods:

http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/gods/homemain.html#more

http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/history/egypt/egyptiangod/

http://www.egyptianmyths.net/section-deities.htm

GROUP TASK: You will learn about some of the pharaohs that were considered great.

Each group will select one Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh and answer the questions below on a single sheet of separate paper. One person from your group will clearly scribe the information that will be shared with the class.You may use any of the links below.

On a separate sheet of paper answer the following questions

1. Pharaohs name

2. What years and kingdom period did they rule?

3. What positive contributions did they make to Egypt?

4. Greatest achievements?

5. List famous buildings they built and where they are located.

6. Where were they buried?

http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_egyptian_pharaohs.php

http://discoveringegypt.com/ancient-egyptian-kings-queens/

Akhenaten

Hatshepsut 1479 - 1457 BC Woman Who Was King

Thutmose III 1479 - 1425 BC The Napoleon of Ancient Egypt

Amenhotep III 1390 - 1352 BC The Magnificent

Amenhotep III 1390 - 1352 BC The heretic king

Tutankhamun the Boy King 1336–1327 BC

Rameses II 1279 - 1213 BC

Ramesses III 1187-56 BC Last great Pharaoh

Cleopatra VII 51-30 BC The Last Pharaoh

NEXT: Answer Questions on the handout provided using the websites listed below:

http://kidspast.com/world-history/0075I-pyramid-of-giza.php

http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_egyptian_pharaohs.php

http://discoveringegypt.com/ancient-egyptian-kings-queens/

1. What was the wife of the Pharaoh called?

2. What was King Tut’s real name?

3. Who was the famous female pharaoh who dressed like the Pharaoh to reinforce her power including the crown and ceremonial beard?

4. Who built more statues and monuments than any other Pharaoh?

5. What famous female pharaoh was often considered the last Pharaoh of Egypt and who maintained power by making alliances with famous Romans such as Julius Caesar and Mark Antony?