Map of Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt Unit



I.     The Geography of Egypt (pages 72-77)

           A. Sahara-the world's largest desert
           B. The "Gift of the Nile"
           C. The Nile helps Egyptian farming
           D. A superhighway


II.     Ancient Egyptian Society (pages 78-83)

            A. Ancient Egyptian rulers-pharaohs
            B. Upper and Lower Egypt united
            C. Egyptian class system
            D. The long history of the Kingdom of Kush


III. Contributions of the Egyptians (pages 84-91)

            A. Egyptians believed in a life after death
            B. Some Egyptian Pharaohs were buried in pyramids
            C. The Tomb of King Tut is found
            D. A new kind of writing
                    1. The Rosetta Stone
                    2. Hieroglyphics
            E. Education and Scientific Advancements
            F. Architecture and Art
Ram Sphinx

A ram sphinx of Ancient Egypt.


King Tut's facial mask

The solid gold face mask of King Tutankhamen.

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