Discovering the Mysteries of Egyptian Civilization
Unravel the captivating tales of Osiris, Isis, and Horus in ancient Egypt, where gods and pharaohs ruled the lands. Explore the rituals of mummification, the quest for eternal life, and the legacy of powerful rulers like Akhenaton and Nefertiti. Delve into the fascinating world of farming, women's rights, and the significance of artifacts like the Rosetta Stone.
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The Story of Osiris Ruled Egypt, but was killed by his jealous brother Set. His brother cut Osiris into pieces and sprinkled them throughout Egypt. He was saved by his wife Isis. Ruled the underworld and was the god of the Nile River.
Horus Took revenge on his uncle Set, killing him
Osiris and Isis are present in the afterlife of the Egyptians quests for eternal life.
Amon-re The Egyptian Sun God (Rah)
Eternal Life Osiris would weigh one s heart vs. the feather of truth.
Mummification The process of preserving the dead.
Akhenaton Married to Nefertiti Forced people to worship one God, Aton.
Farming Men and women spent their day working the soil and repairing dams for irrigation. Men cut down the fields and twist rope in the evening.
Womens Rights Could inherit Property Enter business deals Buy/ sell goods Go to court Obtain a divorce
Terms Demotic- a simpler form of writing. Papyrus- paperlike material
The Rosetta Stone Discovered in the 1800 s. Could translate hieroglyphics into common languages
Medicine Diagnosed illness Found cures, medicines Complex Surgery
Astronomy Mapped constellations 365- Day Calendar
Mathematics Advances in Geometry
Tale of Sinhue The story of an Egyptian official who becomes a nomad.
King Tutankhamun King Tutankhamun Create a character chart of King Tut. Include in the chart facts about his life, his family, his accomplishments, his death, his burial, and any personal characteristics that you can assume based on the reading.
