Ancient Egypt Cornell Notes

​Ancient Egypt

By Kaitlin Tower

The Pharaoh is the leader of Egypt. They were the religious leader of Egypt and Political leader.

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​What is a Pharaoh?

​About 3,000 years. It started when Menes unified Egypt to when Alexander the Great conquered it.

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How long did Ancient Egypt's monarchy last?

1. Pharaoh

2. Nobles, Priests,Scribes

3. Merchants, Artisans

4. Farmers, Servants

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​Egyptian Society

​Maintaining Ma'at (cosmic order), making laws, collecting taxes, leading the military, and religious ceremonies.

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What did the Pharaoh do?

Horus- God of Kingship and the sky

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​Pharaohs were the human form of what god?

​Tombs for the Pharaoh

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Why were the Pyramids built?

Huge public blame, constant danger and assassination

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​What are the downsides of being a Pharaoh?

​A series of rulers from the same family who rule a country for a long time.

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What is a dynasty?

​Khufu
Ramses II
Akhenaten

​Famous Pharaohs

Hatshepsut
Nefertiti
Sobekneferu

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​Female Pharaohs