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7500 BCE
First Egyptian Settlers
Who arrived in the Nile Valley around 7500 BCE? -
3200 BCE
Hieroglyphic Writing
Why did Ancient Egyptians use hieroglyphs, a language of symbols? How were Ancient Egyptians able to pass on their knowledge, history, and beliefs? -
2950 BCE
The Egyptian State
Who was the first pharaoh to rule over a united Egypt? What is a dynasty? -
2600 BCE
Pyramids
Why did Ancient Egyptians mummify dead pharaohs and put them in pyramids? -
Period: 1473 BCE to 1458 BCE
The Rule of Queen Hatshepsut
What was unusual about Queen Hatshepsut in comparison to other rulers of Ancient Egypt? -
Period: 1332 BCE to 1322 BCE
Rule of King Tutankhamen ("King Tut")
Why is King Tut the most famous pharaoh? -
Period: 1279 BCE to 1213 BCE
The Reign of Ramesses II
Why was Ramesses II known as Ramesses the Great?