Curriculum Links: The achievements of the earliest civilizations – an overview of where and when the first civilizations appeared and a depth study of: Ancient Egypt
Key Facts: Ancient Egypt was one of the most powerful ancient civilizations which lasted for over 3000 years from 3150BC to 30BC. It ended with the death of Cleopatra and the Romans conquered. Egyptian society was a hierarchy, each group had a different role and some were more important than others. Key Vocabulary The Egyptians believed in the afterlife, in order for the body to begin its journey there it had to be Afterlife A life which some people believe begins when mummified. Mummification is the process embalming the body to preserve it. Anubis, the god of you die death, played a key role in this process. Cartouche A carved tablet or drawing The bodies of important people, such as pharaohs, were placed tombs inside pyramids. Embalming The preservation of a body/organ from decay Religion played an important part in Ancient Egypt, the believed in a number of gods and goddess- es who were in charge of different parts of their lives. Hierarchy A system of organising people by rank of im- The River Nile played a key role in Egyptian life: it created rich soil for crops which encouraged 95% portance of the population to settle near the Nile, provided opportunities for fishing, transport links and Hieroglyphics Symbols which create a writing system provided mud for bricks and pots. Mummification The process of preserving a body/organs
Possible trips/visits: We should already know: Pharaoh Kings of Ancient Egypt
Egyptian Workshop The Romans conquered Ancient Egypt Pyramids Ancient stone buildings which contained the Maidstone Museum bodies of pharaohs What life was like in the Stone Age and the Egyptians British Museum Sarcophagus A large decorative coffin which a dead body followed this Chiddingstone Castle was place in
Canterbury Museum Tomb A large grave which is above ground
