Welcome to Egypt!Your salespeople: Maggie Collington, Megan Baker, Maura Avington, and Olivia

Diaz

COME VISIT EGYPT! Great land of pharaohs

and kings Learn more about Egypt’s

holidays and celebrations. Explore the ancient

pyramids of Egypt! Learn about Egypt’s gods

and religions. Hope you enjoy this great

land!

Religion Religion was a huge part of

Egyptian life. As many as 2000 gods Two chief gods: Amon-Ra

and Osiris Temples: “dwelling places

for the gods” Three souls: ka, ba, and

akh

Holidays and Celebrations

Ramadan One month long

No eating or drinking during the day

Eid al-Fitr

Comes at the end of Ramadan

Celebrated for three days

Eid al-Adha

“The Day of Sacrifice”

Sham al-Nessim

The Monday after Easter

Celebrated by all Egyptians, even non-Christians

PyramidsThe Pyramids of Giza

Largest and sturdiest pyramids

First largest Built for the pharaoh

Khufu Second largest

Built for Khufu’s son, Khafra

Guarded by a large sphinx

Third largest: Built for the pharaoh

Menkaure

Government Ancient Egyptians were a

theocracy. Theocracy– governed by a

priest or god They believed that the

pharaoh was a living god. Pharaoh had immense

power and control over Egypt.

Science and Technology

Calendars Ten days in a week Three weeks in a month Four months in a season Three seasons in a year Five holy days First to come up with a 365-day year

Clocks Two types of clocks in

ancient Egypt Sundial Water Clock

We Hope To See You

Soon!!!!!!!!

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