History·Ancient Egypt·conceptual
Egyptian Gods and the Afterlife
Understand that the ancient Egyptians believed in many gods and goddesses and believed that life continued after death in a wonderful afterlife — which is why they took great care to prepare bodies and fill tombs with food, jewellery, and precious objects for the dead person to use
Suggested ages 5–7
Learning journey
Your child is exploring the fascinating world of ancient Egypt — discovering pyramids and pharaohs, learning about hieroglyphics and the River Nile, and understanding how archaeologists help us learn about the past.
Evidence of understanding
- Explain that ancient Egyptians worshipped many different gods and goddesses
- Describe the basic belief that Egyptians thought life continued after death
- Give a reason why tombs were filled with treasures and everyday objects
Assessment prompt
If Egyptian Gods and the Afterlife learns that Egyptian tombs were filled with food, games, and gold, can they explain why the Egyptians put those things there?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.