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

  1. 1Why did the Pharaohs spend so much time and wealth on their tombs?
  2. 2How did the social pyramid determine a person's quality of life?
  3. 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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