Chapter 8: The Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs
Essential Question: What did the pharaohs of ancient Egypt accomplish, and how did they do it?
In this chapter, you learn about the accomplishments of four of the pharaohs of ancient Egypt who ruled during three long periods of stability.
Ancient Egypt and Its Rulers
Ancient Egypt enjoyed three periods of stability and unity under the rule of pharaohs. These periods were the Old Kingdom (Age of the Pyramids) from about 2700 to 2200 B.C.E; the Middle Kingdom, (Period of Reunification) from about 2000 to 1800 B.C.E.; and the New Kingdom, (Golden Age) from about 1600 to 1100 B.C.E. Pharaoh Khufu During the Old Kingdom, Khufu set up a strong central government. He also had the Great Pyramid built at Giza. It was an amazing construction feat and one of the wonders of the ancient world. Pharaoh Senusret During the Middle Kingdom, Senusret encouraged Egyptian art and literature. Artisans and architects created fine works, including White Chapel. Pharaoh Hatshepsut Hatshepsut, Egypt's first female pharaoh, promoted Egyptian trade during the New Kingdom. She had a great temple built at Dayr al-Bahri. Pharaoh Ramses II Ramses the Great was a superior military leader and builder of monuments during the New Kingdom. He signed the world's first peace treaty with the Hittites. He had the temple complex at Abu Simbel built. |
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