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I.                    Egyptian Religion

A.    Polytheism Belief in many Gods.

1.      Pharaoh/ Kings viewed as a god

2.      Osiris God of Nile River

3.      Isis Goddess of women/ children

II.                 Belief in the Afterlife

A.    The idea that all souls could achieve eternal life

1.      Mummification- preservation of the dead. 

a.       Removed organs – dry and wrapped the bodies

2.      Tombs/ Pyramids- Many Pharaohs have been buried in tombs along with all the gold.

a.       Possessions needed for eternity

b.      King Tut , 18 years old

c.       Furniture, food games toys jewelry, pets, and slaves

III.               Egyptian Contributions

A.    Hieroglyphics- pictures writing caved in stone to preserve records of Egypt colure.

B.     Medicine- they had a lot of knowledge

1.      Anatomy mummies

2.      Diagnosis telling people what was wrong when sick.

3.      Cures and treatments

4.      Surgery

C.    Science of:

1.      Astronomy – stars

2.      Calender

3.      Mathematics – Geometry

D.    Painting/ Sculpture

1.      Statues

2.      Wall Paintings

3.      Carvings