Life in Ancient Egypt · 3100 BC to 30 BC
Pharaohs and Pyramids
Examining the power of the rulers and the religious significance of the Great Pyramids.
Key Questions
- 1Why did the Pharaohs spend so much time and wealth on their tombs?
- 2How did the social pyramid determine a person's quality of life?
- 3What can the items found in a tomb tell us about Egyptian beliefs in the afterlife?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - Early people and ancient societiesNCCA: Primary - Story
Class/Year: 3rd Year
Subject: Exploring Our Past: From Stone Age Ireland to Ancient Civilizations
Unit: Life in Ancient Egypt
Period: 3100 BC to 30 BC
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