Pharaoh: Lord of the Two Lands

                                

The most powerful person in ancient Egypt was the pharaoh. The pharaoh was the political and religious leader of the Egyptian people, holding the titles: 'Lord of the Two Lands' and 'High Priest of Every Temple'. As 'Lord of the Two Lands' the pharaoh was the ruler of Upper and Lower Egypt. He owned all of the land, made laws, collected taxes, and defended Egypt against foreigners. As 'High Priest of Every Temple', the pharaoh represented the gods on Earth. He performed rituals and built temples to honor the gods.  Many pharaohs went to war when their land was threatened or when they wanted to control foreign lands. If the pharaoh won the battle, the conquered people had to recognize the Egyptian pharaoh as their ruler and offer him the finest and most valuable goods from their land.

 

Questions:

1. What tools did the Pharaohs use as a sign of authority?

2. Describe their crowns and headdresses.

3. Briefly explain the history of the ‘’Pharaoh’’ title.

References:

• James Burnett, C. I. (1996). Egyptian Genius. Creative Publications.
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