Gods of Ancient Egypt - Mrs. Schnell's class

Egyptians along the Nile had positive views of life and death. They believed the gods favored them and they believed in a favorable or happy afterlife (the life after death).

Therefore there were many gods. YOU need to decide which god you feel would be most important if you lived in Ancient Egypt. Then you will make your own god that you feel would be important to you today.

                                  Gods            

 http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/gods/home.html

 The ancient Egyptians were polytheistic and believed in many different gods and goddesses. Each one with their own role to play in maintaining peace and harmony across the land.Today you will explore a few of the various gods and some of the best pharoahs of Ancient Egypt

#1 Use the sites below to learn about the gods:

http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/gods/homemain.html#more

 http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/history/egypt/egyptiangod/

  http://www.egyptianmyths.net/section-deities.htm

 Challenge: http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/gods/activity/main.html

See what happens when Jane is locked in the museum late one night..

 #3  For homework: If you could create a god today describe or draw what would they look like and explain their mystical power.

Discuss temples and the roles of the gods.

The ancient Egyptians believed that temples were the homes of the gods and goddesses. Every temple was dedicated to a god or goddess and he or she was worshipped there by the temple priests and the pharaoh. Temple of Luxor, Egypt

The large temple buildings were made of stone so that they would last forever. Their walls were covered with scenes that were carved onto the stone then brightly painted. These scenes showed the pharaoh fighting in battles and performing rituals with the gods and goddesses.

Explore inside a temple

http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/temples/home.html

Famous Pharaohs

Pharaoh Khufu

Pharaoh Senusret I

Pharaoh Hatshepsut

Pharaoh Ramses II

Pharaoh Thutmose III

KING Tut  - Tutankhamun was an Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty, during the period of Egyptian history known as the New Kingdom. He is colloquially referred to as King Tut.

You will be graded on your completed packet and definitions.