The ones you will definitely see on the quiz: Menes Ramses II
Akhenaton Hatshepsut Khufu
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Break into table groups Read the blurb about your assigned
pharaoh Write down the three most important facts about that
pharaoh Then you will come up and present your information!
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3032-2952 B.C.E First pharaoh and created the first dynasty
Unified Upper and Lower Egypt
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2589-2566 B.C.E Organized workers to build to Pyramids of Giza
Largest of the three pyramids, even though it looks like the
smallest because it is on low ground.
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2520-2494 B.C.E Younger son of Khufu Built pyramid with Sphinx
Had over 100 statues in his pyramid complex.
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2060-2010 B.C.E First ruler of the Middle Kingdom Reunited
Egypt after a period of confusion Major focus was army
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1550-1525 B.C.E First ruler of the New Kingdom. Only 10 years
old when he took the throne
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1458-1425 B.C.E Most famous FEMALE Pharaoh Had to marry her
younger brother Claimed she was the wife of a god
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1458-1424 B.C.E Known as a great general and statesman. Very
militaristic, but treated those he conquered with a fair hand.
Brought the land into a period of peace
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1390-1352 B.C.E Inherited a large kingdom from the Euphrates
River to Nubia Kept his people in the loop.
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1352-1336 B.C.E Most notable about him was that he tried
changing the polytheistic religion to a monotheistic one. Removed
power from priests and centered it all around the pharaoh.
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1279-1212 B.C.E Ruled for 67 years (that was a long time!) May
or may not have enslaved the Israelites. Loved architecture (Abu
Simbel)
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1. Most Interesting Ruler 2. Most Important To Egypt 3. Most
Long Lasting Impact