Journey to the Kingdom of Ancient Egypt

• Social Studies
• 6-8 Grade

Journey to the Kingdom of Ancient Egypt

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to describe the kingdom of ancient Egypt 

Introduce the learning objective and explain the intended outcomes of the lesson.

What do you already know
about the kingdom of ancient Egypt?

Location

The kingdom of ancient Egypt was located in northeastern Africa, along the Nile River.

Introduce the location of the kingdom of ancient Egypt and the significance of the Nile River.

Timeline

The kingdom of ancient Egypt existed from approximately 3100 BCE to 30 BCE.

Provide a brief timeline of the kingdom of ancient Egypt.

Pharaohs

Pharaohs were the rulers of ancient Egypt. They were believed to be divine and were responsible for maintaining Ma’at, the balance of the universe.

Explain the role of the pharaohs in ancient Egypt and the concept of Ma'at.

Pyramids

Pyramids were built as tombs for pharaohs and their consorts. The most famous pyramids are located in Giza, including the Great Pyramid of Khufu.

Introduce the significance of pyramids in ancient Egypt and highlight the most famous pyramids.

Hieroglyphics

Hieroglyphics were the writing system used in ancient Egypt. It consisted of pictures and symbols that represented sounds, words, and ideas.

Explain the importance of hieroglyphics and how they were used.

Nile River

The Nile River was essential to the kingdom of ancient Egypt. It provided water for irrigation, transportation, and fertile soil for farming.

Discuss the significance of the Nile River and its importance to the kingdom of ancient Egypt.

Religion

Religion was an important aspect of life in ancient Egypt. They believed in many gods and goddesses, including Ra, Osiris, and Isis.

Introduce the religion of ancient Egypt and highlight some of the major gods and goddesses.

Art and Architecture

Art and architecture were highly valued in ancient Egypt. They created beautiful sculptures, paintings, and structures such as temples and obelisks.

Discuss the importance of art and architecture in ancient Egypt and provide examples of their work.

Social Structure

The social structure in ancient Egypt was hierarchical. At the top were the pharaohs, followed by nobles, priests, scribes, and farmers.

Explain the social structure of ancient Egypt and how it was organized.

What river was essential to the kingdom of ancient Egypt?

1. Yangtze River
2. Amazon River
3. Mississippi River
4. Nile River

What were the rulers of ancient Egypt called?

1. Emperors
2. Queens
3. Kings
4. Pharaohs

What were pyramids used for in ancient Egypt?

1. Temples for worship
2. Schools for education
3. Markets for trading
4. Burial tombs for pharaohs

What was hieroglyphics?

1. A form of architecture
2. A type of dance
3. A system of writing using pictures
4. A musical instrument

What was the social structure of ancient Egypt?

1. Pharaoh, peasants, merchants, and hunters
2. Pharaoh, priests, bakers, and miners
3. Pharaoh, nobles, scribes, farmers, and slaves
4. Pharaoh, soldiers, artisans, and fishermen

What was the primary religion in ancient Egypt?

1. Polytheistic, with gods like Ra and Isis.
2. Monotheistic, with one god named Amun-Ra.
3. Atheistic, with no belief in any gods.
4. Animistic, with a focus on animal spirits.

What was the most famous pyramid in ancient Egypt?

1. The Bent Pyramid
2. The Pyramid of Djoser
3. The Red Pyramid
4. The Great Pyramid of Giza

What were the roles of the Pharaohs?

What was the role of the Nile River in ancient Egypt?

What is one thing you learned about ancient Egypt?