Ancient Egypt
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Learning Goals:
Chapter 2 Section 1
1. Discuss how Egyptian civilization arose in the Nile River valley
2. Explain how Lower and Upper Egypt united into one kingdom
Chapter 2 Section 2
1. Discuss how the pharaohs ruled the Old Kingdom
2. Explain the importance of Egyptian gods, goddesses, and pyramids
Chapter 2 Section 3
1. Discuss how Egypt enjoyed a golden age of culture and peace during the Middle Kingdom
2. Discuss how Egypt reached its height of power with pharaohs in the New Kingdom
Chapter 2 Section 4
1. Discuss the Nubian settlement, where they established a civilization built on farming and trade
2. Describe how the acquisition of iron-making skills allowed Kush to emerge as a leading power
Essential Questions:
1. How did the climate, natural resources, physical features, history, and governments of Ancient Egypt influence how
the Egyptians lived and worked?
2. How did the history of Ancient Egypt affect the choices the Egyptians made?
3. How did the structure of government affect the geography, economics, culture, and history of Ancient Egypt?
4. How did Ancient Egypt’s geography, history, political climate, and natural resources help shape the economic
development of the region?
Visit the link below for vocabulary practice for Chapter 2:
http://quizlet.com/52123560/social-studies-6-ancient-egypt-flash-cards/
Learning Goals:
Chapter 2 Section 1
1. Discuss how Egyptian civilization arose in the Nile River valley
2. Explain how Lower and Upper Egypt united into one kingdom
Chapter 2 Section 2
1. Discuss how the pharaohs ruled the Old Kingdom
2. Explain the importance of Egyptian gods, goddesses, and pyramids
Chapter 2 Section 3
1. Discuss how Egypt enjoyed a golden age of culture and peace during the Middle Kingdom
2. Discuss how Egypt reached its height of power with pharaohs in the New Kingdom
Chapter 2 Section 4
1. Discuss the Nubian settlement, where they established a civilization built on farming and trade
2. Describe how the acquisition of iron-making skills allowed Kush to emerge as a leading power
Essential Questions:
1. How did the climate, natural resources, physical features, history, and governments of Ancient Egypt influence how
the Egyptians lived and worked?
2. How did the history of Ancient Egypt affect the choices the Egyptians made?
3. How did the structure of government affect the geography, economics, culture, and history of Ancient Egypt?
4. How did Ancient Egypt’s geography, history, political climate, and natural resources help shape the economic
development of the region?