Ancient Egyptian Culture
Directions: Use the links provided to find information and to answer the
questions about the culture of Ancient Egypt.
Gods and Goddesses
http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/egypt/religion/godsl
ist.html
Anubis:
Re:
Osiris:
Amun:
Horus:
Seth:
Isis:
Shu:
Nut:
Geb:
Thoth:
From our look at culture so far this year, we know the religion is a
major element of culture. Do the gods and goddesses and what they
represent give you any indication of the culture of the Egyptians? In
other words, from looking at these gods and goddesses, do you have any
clue what was found to be important in the life of the Egyptians?
Egyptian Soul
http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/egypt/religion/spiri
ts.htm
What were the three parts of the Egyptian soul?
What was the Ba?
What was the Ka?
What was the Akh?
What was the purpose of mummification in relation to the soul?
Mummification
http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/egypt/religion/mum
mification.htm
I love my dog Foster!!!! I want to preserve his doggy body forever and
ever. How would I mummify him. Help me out by writing the
numbered steps below. Thanks!!
How would mummification compare to what we do with our deceased in
the United States?
Social Life
http://www.carlos.emory.edu/ODYSSEY/EGYPT/people.html
The Social Pyramid (Draw in the space above)
Explain the significance of each social class below. You will use
the above link.
Soldiers, Farmers, and Tomb builders:
Artisans:
Scribes:
Nobles and Priests:
Vizier: Pharoah’s most respected advisor (His right hand man!)
Pharoah:
Slaves and Servants:
Merchants:
Egyptian Fashion
http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/egypt/dailylife/hairstyles.ht
ml
Hairstyles:
Men-
Women-
Beauty Aids:
http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/egypt/dailylife/beautya
ids.html
Men-
Women-
Egyptian Food and Drink
http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/egypt/dailylife/diet_egypt.ht
m
Poor:
Rich:
Hieroglyphics
http://www.ancient-egypt.org/index.html
What is hieratic script?
What demotic script?
What is papyrus?
Gender Differences
http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/egypt/dailylife/gend
ers.htm
How was education different between boys and girls?
What was the age at which men and women married?
What was the life expectancy for men and women?