Ancient Egyptian Religion and the Afterlife Lesson
Learning objectives
In this lesson, students will learn how ancient Egyptians understood their many gods, the roles of major deities, and the importance of temples and priests in everyday religious life. They will also examine Egyptian beliefs about death and judgement, including mummification, the weighing of the heart, and how ideas about the afterlife influenced burial customs and tomb decoration. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading, source analysis, research, and watching options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.
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Option 1: Readings
Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet:
Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the webpage below:
Option 2: Source analysis
Step 1: Download a copy of the source analysis worksheet below:
Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the source on the following web page:
Option 3: Internet research
Download a copy of the research questions worksheet below and use the internet to complete the tables.
Option 4: Watch video
Step 1: Download a copy of the viewing questions worksheet below:
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