Key Individuals/Power/Leadership
What are the advantages
and disadvantages of power?
How did ancient Egypt become united? How did leadership affect the uniting of ancient Egypt?
Ancient Egypt was united when Narmer married one of the queens from Lower Egypt. This united Egypt because a ruler from each half of Egypt is together which unites Egypt. Having them both be married unites the two halves of Egypt. They can both rule together. (McTighe)
How was ancient Egypt governed? How were religion and politics connected?
Ancient Egypt was a monarchy because of how the rulers passed on their positions to their kids. It did not seem fair because the Egyptians did not get to vote and did whatever the ruler said. Pharaohs were so well respected because they were believed to be gods. If the pharaohs had not used this political tactic, they would not have had as much respect.
How did ancient Egyptian rulers affect trade, business and conflict?
Ancient Egyptians affected trade because they would occasionally give land to people of importance. When people received land they could trade it. The pharaohs had royal officials that would collect taxes. Rulers could cause conflict because others could disagree with their opinions. (McTighe)
Cleopatra
http://www.ancientnile.co.uk/
http://www.ancientnile.co.uk/pharaohs-women.php
Cleopatra became a Pharaoh after Alexander the Great. At first, she ruled alongside her father, but when he died she ruled with Ptolemy XIII. She became a Pharaoh at 17 in 51 BC. Cleopatra committed suicide in 30 BC after Antony committed suicide. Cleopatra was the last female pharaoh. Having Cleopatra commit suicide made her seem like the weakest pharaoh because she did not set a very good example for others, but she is still popular today. (Ancient Egyptian Female Pharaohs)
What are the advantages and disadvantages of power?
A disadvantage of having power is if a ruler represents a god and they fail the citizens. For example, if a ruler represents the god of the Nile and the Nile is not very high, the Egyptians will be very mad and say it is the ruler’s fault. Another example is if the citizens hate the ruler, they may overthrow him or her. An advantage of having power is that all of the citizens will obey the ruler. According to Discovering Our Past A History of the World, “The Egyptians were fiercely loyal to the pharaoh because they believed that a strong ruler unified their kingdom”. (McTighe) Having loyal subjects will allow the pharaoh to be well protected because he will be popular in his kingdom and if intruders come he will have his subjects to defend him.
Primary Source
Primary Source
Picture Source: egyptianhistory.co.uk
URL: http://egyptianhistory.co.uk/forum/thread-222.html
In this ancient Egyptian painting, the pharaoh’s crown shows that he is important. The official term is headdress. Some headdresses would represent certain gods. Headdresses were found on almost all pharaohs and in almost every image with a pharaoh they will be wearing a headdress.
Who were the key individuals, and how did they mold how the society thought/acted?
Interview #1
Interviewer: Hello Ms. Hatshepsut.
Hatshepsut: Hello peasant.
So, let's get this started. What are you known for?
I was known for being the longest reigning Egyptian queen, and I was one of the most successful pharaohs.
What were your greatest achievements?
Well, I built the temple Djeser-djeseru ("holiest of holy places"), which was dedicated to Amon and served as her funerary cult. I also had a successful expedition to the land of Punt, in which the ships arrived back filled with gold. (Hatshepsut Bio)
What was the mystery behind your death?
Well, I died in early February of 1458 B.C. In recent years, scientists think that the cause of my death is related to an ointment that would’ve improved my skin cancer, but it might have contained a toxic material. (Hatshepsut Bio)
What are some facts about your personal life?
When I was 12, my father died and I was married to my half-brother to keep the bloodline pure. When he became king, I became his principal wife. Once my husband died, I ascended to rule the Egyptian society.
Have you made any important decisions during your reign as queen?
I had made one decision about a notable trading expedition to the land of Punt. The ships returned with gold, ivory and myrrh trees, and the scene was immortalized on the walls of the temple.
What impact did you have on the Egyptian Society?
I was the longest female Egyptian Pharaoh, and one of the most powerful. I built some of the most famous architectures in Egypt, and I sent one of the most notable expeditions to the land of Punt, and I came back victorious having an abundance of gold on the sail home. I dressed like a man because most pharaohs were men. Even though I dressed and acted like a man, I proved that not only men, but women could have power and lead the people.
Interview #2
Hello Mr. Khufu.
Good day fine sir.
So let’s get you started with some questions. What were some of your greatest achievements, or what were you known for?
I was the Pharaoh who constructed the Great Pyramid of Giza, One of the Seven Wonders of the World. It took me around 23 years to build. The grandiloquent structure is made up of 2,300,000 building blocks. Pretty impressive. Right?
Is there anything interesting about your personal life?
Well, I was a terrible father. I prostituted my daughter when I ran out of short money, but I still regret nothing. I didn’t value her at all. I also had 3 wives which were okay.
Are there any mysteries surrounding your life?
Not exactly. I died at 25 years of age and my life was mainly the construction of the Pyramid of Giza.
Did you make any important decisions?
The main decision that I made was the construction of the Pyramid. I commanded the slaves to build the pyramid, and now it is one of the most beautiful objects in the world. Probably, the best decision that I’ve ever made in my entire life.
What was your impact on the Egyptian society?
Well I was traditional oriental monarch: good-natured, amiable to my inferiors and interested in the nature of human existence and magic. I ruled the people for a good 5 years, until I died. I also created the Great Pyramid of Giza, which is one reason why Egypt is recognized.
How did ancient Egypt become united? How did leadership affect the uniting of ancient Egypt?
Ancient Egypt was united when Narmer married one of the queens from Lower Egypt. This united Egypt because a ruler from each half of Egypt is together which unites Egypt. Having them both be married unites the two halves of Egypt. They can both rule together. (McTighe)
How was ancient Egypt governed? How were religion and politics connected?
Ancient Egypt was a monarchy because of how the rulers passed on their positions to their kids. It did not seem fair because the Egyptians did not get to vote and did whatever the ruler said. Pharaohs were so well respected because they were believed to be gods. If the pharaohs had not used this political tactic, they would not have had as much respect.
How did ancient Egyptian rulers affect trade, business and conflict?
Ancient Egyptians affected trade because they would occasionally give land to people of importance. When people received land they could trade it. The pharaohs had royal officials that would collect taxes. Rulers could cause conflict because others could disagree with their opinions. (McTighe)
Cleopatra
http://www.ancientnile.co.uk/
http://www.ancientnile.co.uk/pharaohs-women.php
Cleopatra became a Pharaoh after Alexander the Great. At first, she ruled alongside her father, but when he died she ruled with Ptolemy XIII. She became a Pharaoh at 17 in 51 BC. Cleopatra committed suicide in 30 BC after Antony committed suicide. Cleopatra was the last female pharaoh. Having Cleopatra commit suicide made her seem like the weakest pharaoh because she did not set a very good example for others, but she is still popular today. (Ancient Egyptian Female Pharaohs)
What are the advantages and disadvantages of power?
A disadvantage of having power is if a ruler represents a god and they fail the citizens. For example, if a ruler represents the god of the Nile and the Nile is not very high, the Egyptians will be very mad and say it is the ruler’s fault. Another example is if the citizens hate the ruler, they may overthrow him or her. An advantage of having power is that all of the citizens will obey the ruler. According to Discovering Our Past A History of the World, “The Egyptians were fiercely loyal to the pharaoh because they believed that a strong ruler unified their kingdom”. (McTighe) Having loyal subjects will allow the pharaoh to be well protected because he will be popular in his kingdom and if intruders come he will have his subjects to defend him.
Primary Source
Primary Source
Picture Source: egyptianhistory.co.uk
URL: http://egyptianhistory.co.uk/forum/thread-222.html
In this ancient Egyptian painting, the pharaoh’s crown shows that he is important. The official term is headdress. Some headdresses would represent certain gods. Headdresses were found on almost all pharaohs and in almost every image with a pharaoh they will be wearing a headdress.
Who were the key individuals, and how did they mold how the society thought/acted?
Interview #1
Interviewer: Hello Ms. Hatshepsut.
Hatshepsut: Hello peasant.
So, let's get this started. What are you known for?
I was known for being the longest reigning Egyptian queen, and I was one of the most successful pharaohs.
What were your greatest achievements?
Well, I built the temple Djeser-djeseru ("holiest of holy places"), which was dedicated to Amon and served as her funerary cult. I also had a successful expedition to the land of Punt, in which the ships arrived back filled with gold. (Hatshepsut Bio)
What was the mystery behind your death?
Well, I died in early February of 1458 B.C. In recent years, scientists think that the cause of my death is related to an ointment that would’ve improved my skin cancer, but it might have contained a toxic material. (Hatshepsut Bio)
What are some facts about your personal life?
When I was 12, my father died and I was married to my half-brother to keep the bloodline pure. When he became king, I became his principal wife. Once my husband died, I ascended to rule the Egyptian society.
Have you made any important decisions during your reign as queen?
I had made one decision about a notable trading expedition to the land of Punt. The ships returned with gold, ivory and myrrh trees, and the scene was immortalized on the walls of the temple.
What impact did you have on the Egyptian Society?
I was the longest female Egyptian Pharaoh, and one of the most powerful. I built some of the most famous architectures in Egypt, and I sent one of the most notable expeditions to the land of Punt, and I came back victorious having an abundance of gold on the sail home. I dressed like a man because most pharaohs were men. Even though I dressed and acted like a man, I proved that not only men, but women could have power and lead the people.
Interview #2
Hello Mr. Khufu.
Good day fine sir.
So let’s get you started with some questions. What were some of your greatest achievements, or what were you known for?
I was the Pharaoh who constructed the Great Pyramid of Giza, One of the Seven Wonders of the World. It took me around 23 years to build. The grandiloquent structure is made up of 2,300,000 building blocks. Pretty impressive. Right?
Is there anything interesting about your personal life?
Well, I was a terrible father. I prostituted my daughter when I ran out of short money, but I still regret nothing. I didn’t value her at all. I also had 3 wives which were okay.
Are there any mysteries surrounding your life?
Not exactly. I died at 25 years of age and my life was mainly the construction of the Pyramid of Giza.
Did you make any important decisions?
The main decision that I made was the construction of the Pyramid. I commanded the slaves to build the pyramid, and now it is one of the most beautiful objects in the world. Probably, the best decision that I’ve ever made in my entire life.
What was your impact on the Egyptian society?
Well I was traditional oriental monarch: good-natured, amiable to my inferiors and interested in the nature of human existence and magic. I ruled the people for a good 5 years, until I died. I also created the Great Pyramid of Giza, which is one reason why Egypt is recognized.