1. Egyptian Religion
Chapter 3, Lesson 3

2. Ancient Egyptian Creation Story
Click the link to see an example of how Ancient Egyptians believe the world was created.

3. Egyptian Religion Religion in Daily Life Belief in an Afterlife
Pyramids

4. Religion in Daily Life Explained nature
Gods controlled weather, death, sickness
Different areas of Egypt believed in different gods
West was the world of the dead

5. Belief in Afterlife Spirits of the dead went to a pleasant afterlife
If bodies were preserved, the spirit would make it to afterlife
Mummies were buried with items for the afterlife

6. Pyramids Created tombs for pharaohs Could take 20 years to build
Barges carried stones for pyramids
No wheels, so sleds, rollers, & levers were used