Egypt Egypt: Religion A lot of the information we know about ancient Egyptian religion comes from paintings inside of tombs. Gods and Goddesses: Sun God (Amon-Re) Chief God. The Pharaohs, whom Egyptians viewed as gods, as well as kings, were believed to receive their right from Amon-Re. Osiris: God of the Nile, and underworld Isis: His wife Afterlife Egyptians believed that Osiris and Isis had promised them all eternal life after death. Each soul had to pass a test to win eternal life. Worthy souls would pass into the afterlife and live forever in bliss, while those not worthy would be fed to crocodiles Book of the Dead: Contained spells, charms, and formulas to be used in the afterlife. 10. Create an illustration that could be found in an Egyptian cave portraying souls going to the afterlife (either passing into the afterlife, or being fed to crocodiles) Preparing for the Afterlife: Egyptians believed that the afterlife would be very similar to life on earth, so they buried their dead with everything they would need for eternity. To give a soul the use of its body in the afterlife, Egyptians mummified the dead. Preserved dead bodies by embalming them and wrapping them in cloth. 11. What are 3 things you would need in your tomb for eternity? Egypt: Organization of Society Pharaoh was at the top of the class system. Both a god and earthly leader. Government officials and High priests: served the gods and goddesses Merchants, scribes and artisans Peasants: Most Egyptians were peasants who farmed the land. Egyptian Women Egyptian women usually enjoyed a higher status and greater independence than women elsewhere in the ancient world. Womens work was not confined to the home, as in many other ancient civilizations. Women could enter priesthood (especially in the service of goddesses) Egyptians Make Advances in Learning Keep written records: Like many others, the Egyptians developed writing. Hieroglyphics (a system in which symbols or pictures represent objects, concepts or sounds) Furthering Science Especially in medicine, mathematics and astronomy Now that you have seen how the ancient Egyptians portrayed themselves with art on the walls of caves, I want you to do the same. Think about what represents you. Draw these things in a fun creative way on a piece of paper You must have at least 8 things that represent you on the paper. Class Website