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Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript Ancient Egypt: Ancient Egypt Martha Gilchrist Economics: Economics How were the people fed?Trade: Trade Began in 4th century B.C.E Traded with countries easily accessed by water Imports: silver, iron, cedar, horses, ivory, copper, cattle, skins, spices Exports: gold/minerals, wheat, barley, papyrus scrollsMoney: Money No fixed prices No coin money Prices were bargained Price measured in debin 5 oz copperJobs: Jobs Most were farmers Had specialists Gov. officials, soldiers, scribes, doctors, merchants, fishermen, hunters, bankers, carpenters Artists, dancers, spinners, weavers, jewelersSchooling: Schooling Children attended between the ages of 4 and 14 Learned reading, writing, math Boys learned father’s profession at a young ageSlide8: AnimalsFarming: Farming On fertile banks of Nile River Flooding, growing, harvesting seasons Annual floods left fertile mud Crops: wheat, fruits, vegetables Animals: goats, cattle, pig, duck, geese Irrigation was essential Used canals to get water from river Castes: Castes Decided by wealth Top- Pharaoh (ruled all) Upper- Royal family, gov., priests, soldiers Middle- Farmers, skilled workers Low- Servants and slaves To escape poverty; had no moneyMilitary: Military How were the people protected?Individuals of Interest: Individuals of Interest Montu- falcon warrior/sun god General Weni- led army into battles Ahmose- Secured N and S boarders Ramses II- general of New Kingdom; secured boaders Ramses III- maintained existance of countryMontu and Ramses II: Montu and Ramses IITechnology of Military: Technology of Military Spears, clubs, sticks, daggers, shields Quiver, battle axe Scalloped headed axe Chariots, composite bow, narrow axe Sickle sword, body armorSlide19: Pharaoh is Commander in Chief 10 % of males served Both army and navy Needed full timeHelped to build an empire!!!: Helped to build an empire!!!Government: Government How were the people governed?Dominated by Pharaoh: Dominated by Pharaoh King was a god, not a man Had absolute power over empire and people Priests/nobility- advisors Also a theocracy: Also a theocracy Ruled by clergy Vizier (prime minister) Chief treasurer Tax collector Minister of the public Army commander Taxes : Taxes Paid in goods/labor Labor tax Army drafts Forced labor Backed by Religion: Backed by ReligionLaw and Courts: Law and Courts How were the disputes settled between people?Administration/Taxation: Administration/Taxation Divided into districts (nomes) Each has a governor Pharaoh…: Pharaoh… Proclaimed laws Delivered justice Kept laws in orderRights: Rights Laws based on right and wrong Men and women were equal Both had many rightsPunishment : Punishment Fines Facial mutilation Exile Serious death Drowned Burned at the steak Decapitated Writing: Writing How did people communicate ideas and information? Slide35: In Hieroglyphics Picture symbols It was important to record information Government Religion Hieroglyphics: Hieroglyphics Began- 3,000 B.C.E Inscribe temples Record sacred text 700 symbols No vowels On papyrus scrolls In ink Carved Painted Simple cursive (everyday) Religion: Religion How was the spiritual life of the people organized?Gods and Goddesses : Gods and Goddesses Influenced activity and nature on Earth Re- main god/sun god. Good harvests Isis- devoted mother/wife Osiris- vegetation and dead Horus- sky god; w/ falcon head Priests: Priests People usually prayed at home King= Chief priest Job was to serve god/deityThe Afterlife: The Afterlife It could/should be enjoyed Made pyramids/tombs Mummies last forever Filled tombs w/ useful items Clothes Jewels Food Art: Art How were the values and ideals of the people symbolized?Influence: Influence Nature/every day things Religion Beliefs shown Pictures of gods/goddesses Color- perfection in afterlifeForms: Forms Mummy cases Relief art Statues Mummy Cases: Mummy Cases Dead bodies of kings could rest Were able to enjoy afterlifeRelief Art: Relief Art Pictures carved into layers of limestone Showed about everythingStatues: Statues Of gods/goddesses Symbol of peoples’ beliefs Had to be youthful figuresArchitecture: Architecture How were the spirit and power of the civilization projected in its structures and temples? Forms: Forms Pyramids Temples The Great SphinxPyramids at Giza: Pyramids at GizaPyramids: Pyramids Built for tombs of pharaohs/queens Made of stone; gold stone on top Shape First land at beginning of time Slope sides- can climb them to heaven Represent rays of the sun King Tut’s Pyramid: King Tut’s PyramidTemples: Temples Mysterious places! Made of stone- last forever! Looked impressive Covered in scenes Homes of gods/goddesses Each dedicated to one Worshiped by priests Sacred lake at end for ritualsTemple: TempleThe Great Sphinx: The Great Sphinx Large human w/ lion’s head Carved out of natural mound of rock Guards pyramids at Giza Story Written on paws Boy falls asleep nearby and uncovers itTechnology: Technology What were a few of the most significant technological accomplishments and breakthroughs? Tools: Tools Change from… Copper Bronze Iron Calendar: Calendar 10 days: 1week 3 weeks: 1 month 4 months: 1 season 3 seasons: 1 year 365 days: 1 year First pple w/ that calculationClocks: Clocks Sundial Circle w/ #s around; stick in middle Shadow on certain #= certain time Water clock Water at certain level= certain time Inside monuments: Inside monuments Ramps Levers RollersSlide77: Thank you for watching my presentation of the civilization of Ancient Egypt. You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
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Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript Ancient Egypt: Ancient Egypt Martha Gilchrist Economics: Economics How were the people fed?Trade: Trade Began in 4th century B.C.E Traded with countries easily accessed by water Imports: silver, iron, cedar, horses, ivory, copper, cattle, skins, spices Exports: gold/minerals, wheat, barley, papyrus scrollsMoney: Money No fixed prices No coin money Prices were bargained Price measured in debin 5 oz copperJobs: Jobs Most were farmers Had specialists Gov. officials, soldiers, scribes, doctors, merchants, fishermen, hunters, bankers, carpenters Artists, dancers, spinners, weavers, jewelersSchooling: Schooling Children attended between the ages of 4 and 14 Learned reading, writing, math Boys learned father’s profession at a young ageSlide8: AnimalsFarming: Farming On fertile banks of Nile River Flooding, growing, harvesting seasons Annual floods left fertile mud Crops: wheat, fruits, vegetables Animals: goats, cattle, pig, duck, geese Irrigation was essential Used canals to get water from river Castes: Castes Decided by wealth Top- Pharaoh (ruled all) Upper- Royal family, gov., priests, soldiers Middle- Farmers, skilled workers Low- Servants and slaves To escape poverty; had no moneyMilitary: Military How were the people protected?Individuals of Interest: Individuals of Interest Montu- falcon warrior/sun god General Weni- led army into battles Ahmose- Secured N and S boarders Ramses II- general of New Kingdom; secured boaders Ramses III- maintained existance of countryMontu and Ramses II: Montu and Ramses IITechnology of Military: Technology of Military Spears, clubs, sticks, daggers, shields Quiver, battle axe Scalloped headed axe Chariots, composite bow, narrow axe Sickle sword, body armorSlide19: Pharaoh is Commander in Chief 10 % of males served Both army and navy Needed full timeHelped to build an empire!!!: Helped to build an empire!!!Government: Government How were the people governed?Dominated by Pharaoh: Dominated by Pharaoh King was a god, not a man Had absolute power over empire and people Priests/nobility- advisors Also a theocracy: Also a theocracy Ruled by clergy Vizier (prime minister) Chief treasurer Tax collector Minister of the public Army commander Taxes : Taxes Paid in goods/labor Labor tax Army drafts Forced labor Backed by Religion: Backed by ReligionLaw and Courts: Law and Courts How were the disputes settled between people?Administration/Taxation: Administration/Taxation Divided into districts (nomes) Each has a governor Pharaoh…: Pharaoh… Proclaimed laws Delivered justice Kept laws in orderRights: Rights Laws based on right and wrong Men and women were equal Both had many rightsPunishment : Punishment Fines Facial mutilation Exile Serious death Drowned Burned at the steak Decapitated Writing: Writing How did people communicate ideas and information? Slide35: In Hieroglyphics Picture symbols It was important to record information Government Religion Hieroglyphics: Hieroglyphics Began- 3,000 B.C.E Inscribe temples Record sacred text 700 symbols No vowels On papyrus scrolls In ink Carved Painted Simple cursive (everyday) Religion: Religion How was the spiritual life of the people organized?Gods and Goddesses : Gods and Goddesses Influenced activity and nature on Earth Re- main god/sun god. Good harvests Isis- devoted mother/wife Osiris- vegetation and dead Horus- sky god; w/ falcon head Priests: Priests People usually prayed at home King= Chief priest Job was to serve god/deityThe Afterlife: The Afterlife It could/should be enjoyed Made pyramids/tombs Mummies last forever Filled tombs w/ useful items Clothes Jewels Food Art: Art How were the values and ideals of the people symbolized?Influence: Influence Nature/every day things Religion Beliefs shown Pictures of gods/goddesses Color- perfection in afterlifeForms: Forms Mummy cases Relief art Statues Mummy Cases: Mummy Cases Dead bodies of kings could rest Were able to enjoy afterlifeRelief Art: Relief Art Pictures carved into layers of limestone Showed about everythingStatues: Statues Of gods/goddesses Symbol of peoples’ beliefs Had to be youthful figuresArchitecture: Architecture How were the spirit and power of the civilization projected in its structures and temples? Forms: Forms Pyramids Temples The Great SphinxPyramids at Giza: Pyramids at GizaPyramids: Pyramids Built for tombs of pharaohs/queens Made of stone; gold stone on top Shape First land at beginning of time Slope sides- can climb them to heaven Represent rays of the sun King Tut’s Pyramid: King Tut’s PyramidTemples: Temples Mysterious places! Made of stone- last forever! Looked impressive Covered in scenes Homes of gods/goddesses Each dedicated to one Worshiped by priests Sacred lake at end for ritualsTemple: TempleThe Great Sphinx: The Great Sphinx Large human w/ lion’s head Carved out of natural mound of rock Guards pyramids at Giza Story Written on paws Boy falls asleep nearby and uncovers itTechnology: Technology What were a few of the most significant technological accomplishments and breakthroughs? Tools: Tools Change from… Copper Bronze Iron Calendar: Calendar 10 days: 1week 3 weeks: 1 month 4 months: 1 season 3 seasons: 1 year 365 days: 1 year First pple w/ that calculationClocks: Clocks Sundial Circle w/ #s around; stick in middle Shadow on certain #= certain time Water clock Water at certain level= certain time Inside monuments: Inside monuments Ramps Levers RollersSlide77: Thank you for watching my presentation of the civilization of Ancient Egypt.