Belief in the afterlife
affects all Egyptians.
How Egyptians
Viewed the
Afterlife
Bodies are mummified
and people are buried
with their possessions.
Tomb of Tutankhamen
provides wealth of
evidence about
Egyptian civilization.
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Osiris is important
because he is god of
the Nile and the
underworld.
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The pharaohs receive
their right to rule from
Amon-Re.
Supporting Detail
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Egypt has a class
system with the
pharaoh at the top.
Egyptians worship
the great lord of the
gods, Amon-Re.
Religion Shapes
Life in Ancient
Egypt
Supporting Detail
CHAPTER
Egyptians
Organize Their
Society
Main Idea
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Egyptian Civilization
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Class
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Note Taking Study Guide
EGYPTIAN CIVILIZATION
Focus Question: How did religion and learning play important roles in
ancient Egyptian civilization?
As you read this section in your textbook, complete the chart below to record the main
idea about Egyptian civilization under each heading. Include at least two supporting
details for each main idea. Some items have been completed for you.