Ancient Egyptian Religion Project
You are the Archaeologist! You are going on a virtual “Dig” for information on one of the topics listed below. You will research the
topic that is assigned to you and present the information on the topic using one of the ways listed under each topic.
Read the page on this site to start your research:
http://www.pbs.org/empires/egypt/newkingdom/religion.html
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1. Gods /Goddesses: Find out info about most important Egyptian Gods (Amun, Horus, Isis, Maat, Osiris, Thoth, Seth
Anubis & Ra). Project should depict the gods, and tell about their significance.
Project Choices:
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Playbill that includes brief bio of Egyptian Gods/Goddesses and tells about their significance
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Obituary for each of the Gods that includes a brief bio and tells about their significance
Links: http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/gods/explore/main.html
www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_egyptian_gods_goddesses.php
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2. Afterlife: Find out info about the Ancient Egyptian belief in the Afterlife. Project should display what Ancient Egyptians
believed happened after death and the journey of the soul through the afterlife.
Project Choices:
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Storyboard that includes at least 8 slides depicting a story about the afterlife and the soul’s journey
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Children’s Book that depicts the story about the afterlife and the soul’s journey
Links: http://www.crystalinks.com/egyptafterlife.html http://www.pbs.org/nova/mummy
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3. Mummification: Find out info about process of mummification and the burial practices of Ancient Egyptians.
Project should include the steps of mummification and some of the specific funeral practices.
Project Choices:
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Detailed Diagram of Mummification Process and a chart displaying the funeral practices and significance
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“How To Book” on Ancient Egyptian Burial, including the mummification process & specific funeral practices
Links: http://www.pbs.org/nova/mummy/
http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_egyptian_mummies.php
Guiding Questions (answer the questions that apply to your project)
1.
Why were elaborate tombs so important to pharaohs as well as everyday Egyptians?
2.
Discuss the concept of the Afterlife and the things Egyptians did as part of their burial customs to prepare for this journey.
3.
What religious ceremonies and/or gods and goddesses were associated with Egyptian burial and death?
4.
What does the way a tomb is decorated and the items buried with the dead tell us about the person buried there?
5.
What were some typical, everyday items that might be included in an Ancient Egyptian tomb, and why were these included?
6.
Describe the process of Mummification and why it was used by the Ancient Egyptians.
7.
Describe in detail what is happening in the picture below. Use your research to help you answer.