PPT-Ancient Egyptians and the Afterlife

All Egyptians were concerned with life after death The bodies of kings and queens were preserved and buried in huge tombs and pyramids Wealthy tombs were painted and filled with pottery sculptures jewellery furniture clothing and musical instruments Chariots have been found in some tombs as well It was believed that all of these things would be needed in the afterlife . HIEROGLYPHIC’ S!!!. Hieroglyphic’s . . is what Egyptians used to write . messegs. .. I know what you might be thinking.. What are hieroglyphic’s? If you are thinking then keep watching. P. Egypt. The people of ancient Egypt did not have scientific explanations for natural phenomena. . They believed sunshine . and . the great Nile River . were . gifts from their . many . gods. The beliefs . Héctor Fernández. 4 . Year. A . IS FOR. AFRICA. Africa. . is. . the. . continent. . on. . wich. . Egypt. . is. . located. . . Africa. . is. . the. . world. ´s. . second-largest. and . The number of people settling around the Nile increased.. They had to band together and form civilizations.. They formed 2 kingdoms: . . 1. Lower Egypt 2. Upper Egypt. Upper & Lower Egypt. The 2 kingdoms had their own rulers, who were kings, traditions and beliefs.. DO NOW: . Carefully read and analyze the paper that you were given when you arrived. Do NOT worry if you do not understand it. We will be discussing it together. . The Embalming Process. Curiosity: . I can explain the religious beliefs of the people in Ancient Egypt.. Based on Ancient Egyptian writings, historians know that people had a positive view on life.. Why do you think they did?. The “black lands” provided Egyptians with what they needed. As a result, most Egyptians did not have to struggle to make a living.. “The Old Kingdom”. Essential Question(s):. What does the engineering of the pyramids tell us about Egyptian society? . How . did religion shape Egyptian society? . I. Rule by Pharaohs. Egypt’s political system was based on the belief that the . Page . 119: A Source of Religion. . Essential Question: . How . did nature affect Egyptians’ religious beliefs?. Standards. 6.5.spi.11. identify characteristics including economy, social relations, . Nile. It is the only river its flow is backward.. The Nile flows into the Mediterranean Sea.. The largest source of the Nile is Lake Victoria.. The Nile has a length of about 6,695 kilometers (4,160 miles).. Welcome to Ancient Egypt. Where are we??. . Google Earth! . Geography: Egypt . Label MAP! . The ancient Egyptians enjoyed many . natural barriers. . . There were . deserts. to the east and west of the Nile River, and . What are hieroglyphics?. Ancient Egyptians started using pictures to make a written language called . hieroglyphics.. It was one of the very . first. writing systems in the world!. They wrote hieroglyphics on temples and monuments.. Year 7 History Ancient Egypt Starter Sheets Readings Year 7 Hist - Ancient Egypt 1 Numeracy Activity Year 7 Hist - Ancient Egypt 2 Reading Activity The Nile Write down the heading. ________________________________________________ of mummification. Mini-lesson for schools. Ancient Egyptians believed that their body needed to be preserved in order for them to enjoy the afterlife.. Ani. greets the gods in the afterlife. Ani. paddles his boat across the beautiful . Vocabulary. 1. . Fertile Crescent.  – the boomerang-shaped region of the Middle East that was home to some of the earliest human civilizations. Also known as the “Cradle of Civilization,”. 2. .