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lesson 1 - Akhenaten
lesson 1 - Akhenaten
to know - the life and achievements of Akhenaten
to know - the life and achievements of Akhenaten
to be able to - describe Akhenaten's legacy and his impact on ancient egypt
to be able to - describe Akhenaten's legacy and his impact on ancient egypt
Source - Jon Bodsworth (Public Domain)
Source - Arkadiy Etumyan (Public Domain)
background information on Akhenaten
background information on Akhenaten
Akhenaten was born in 1380BCE and died in 1336BCE (44 years of age).
Akhenaten was born in 1380BCE and died in 1336BCE (44 years of age).
He reigned in the eighteenth dynasty (New Kingdom) from 1353BCE to 1336BCE (17 years).
He reigned in the eighteenth dynasty (New Kingdom) from 1353BCE to 1336BCE (17 years).
Akhenaten changed his name from Amenhotep IV to Akhenaten during his fifth year as pharaoh. The name Akhenaten means "Living Spirit of Aten".
Akhenaten changed his name from Amenhotep IV to Akhenaten during his fifth year as pharaoh. The name Akhenaten means "Living Spirit of Aten".
Akhenaten ruled alongside Queen Nefertiti for much of his reign. Queen Nefertiti was a very powerful queen and is considered the most beautiful woman in world history.
Akhenaten ruled alongside Queen Nefertiti for much of his reign. Queen Nefertiti was a very powerful queen and is considered the most beautiful woman in world history.
Akhenaten changing egyptian religion
Akhenaten changing egyptian religion
When Akhenaten became pharaoh, he changed the religion of Ancient Egypt. Akhenaten believed in a single sun god called Aten. Akhenaten had been worshipping Aten since he was a boy. Atenism became the new official religion of Ancient Egypt.
When Akhenaten became pharaoh, he changed the religion of Ancient Egypt. Akhenaten believed in a single sun god called Aten. Akhenaten had been worshipping Aten since he was a boy. Atenism became the new official religion of Ancient Egypt.
This was extremely significant as Ancient Egyptians had followed a polytheistic religion (worshipping multiple gods) and their whole society and belief system was based around their religion.
This was extremely significant as Ancient Egyptians had followed a polytheistic religion (worshipping multiple gods) and their whole society and belief system was based around their religion.
Akhenaten built many temples and statues to honour Aten and immortalise himself and Nefertiti. Some of Akhenaten's most famous projects are the city of Armana and The Great Temple of Aten.
Akhenaten built many temples and statues to honour Aten and immortalise himself and Nefertiti. Some of Akhenaten's most famous projects are the city of Armana and The Great Temple of Aten.
Source - José-Manuel Benito Álvarez (Public Domain)
death and legacy
death and legacy
Akhenaten was an extremely tall and lanky man, it is likely that he had Marfan Syndrome which caused his death in 1336BCE.
Akhenaten was an extremely tall and lanky man, it is likely that he had Marfan Syndrome which caused his death in 1336BCE.
Akhenaten was eventually suceeded by his son Tutankhamun who spent his short life undoing his father's work and restoring the polytheistic religion of Ancient Egypt.
Akhenaten was eventually suceeded by his son Tutankhamun who spent his short life undoing his father's work and restoring the polytheistic religion of Ancient Egypt.
Akhenaten's tall and imposing figure changed the way Ancient Egyptian art looked.
Akhenaten's tall and imposing figure changed the way Ancient Egyptian art looked.
Akhentaten will ultimately be remembered as a unique pharaoh who left his mark on Egypt by changing the religion. He is considered one of the first true individuals in world history.
Akhentaten will ultimately be remembered as a unique pharaoh who left his mark on Egypt by changing the religion. He is considered one of the first true individuals in world history.
task 1 - a video summary of Akhenaten
task 1 - a video summary of Akhenaten
While you are watching, write down five facts about Akhenaten's life.
While you are watching, write down five facts about Akhenaten's life.
Task 2 - mind map on akhenaten's legacy on world history
Task 2 - mind map on akhenaten's legacy on world history
Copy this mind map in your book as your teacher draws it.
Copy this mind map in your book as your teacher draws it.
Task 3 - comprehension questions on Akhenaten (complete in your book)
Task 3 - comprehension questions on Akhenaten (complete in your book)
1 - What dynasty did Akhenaten rule in?
1 - What dynasty did Akhenaten rule in?
2 - Who was Akhenaten's father?
2 - Who was Akhenaten's father?
3 - Who was meant to be pharaoh instead of Akhenaten?
3 - Who was meant to be pharaoh instead of Akhenaten?
4 - What year did Akhenaten become pharaoh?
4 - What year did Akhenaten become pharaoh?
5 - What was his name before he became pharaoh?
5 - What was his name before he became pharaoh?
6 - What was the name of the sun god Akhenaten worshipped?
6 - What was the name of the sun god Akhenaten worshipped?
7 - Akhenaten changed the official religion of Ancient Egypt during his rule. What was the name of the religion?
7 - Akhenaten changed the official religion of Ancient Egypt during his rule. What was the name of the religion?
8 - What was Queen Nefertiti's role?
8 - What was Queen Nefertiti's role?
9 - What was the significance of Queen Nefertiti?
9 - What was the significance of Queen Nefertiti?
10 - The way Egyptian artists painted people changed during Akhenaten's reign. How were pharaohs painted before Akhenaten?
10 - The way Egyptian artists painted people changed during Akhenaten's reign. How were pharaohs painted before Akhenaten?
Source - Magnus Manske (Public Domain)
11 - The way Egyptian artists painted people changed during Akhenaten's reign. How were pharaohs painted after Akhenaten?
11 - The way Egyptian artists painted people changed during Akhenaten's reign. How were pharaohs painted after Akhenaten?
12 - What did the sun god Aten look like?
12 - What did the sun god Aten look like?
13 - What is Armana?
13 - What is Armana?
14 - What is The Great Temple of Aten?
14 - What is The Great Temple of Aten?
15 - How did Akhenaten die?
15 - How did Akhenaten die?
16 - Akhenaten's mummy has been found (KV55). What happened to his body first?
16 - Akhenaten's mummy has been found (KV55). What happened to his body first?
Akhenaten worksheet.pdfTask 4 - design your own god task
Task 4 - design your own god task
Be like Akhenaten!
Be like Akhenaten!
Use this website link to examine all the Ancient Egyptian gods.
Use this website link to examine all the Ancient Egyptian gods.
Design your own god! Your task is to combine all the gods into a single god, just like how Akhenaten worshipped the sun god Aten (a combination of the gods).
Design your own god! Your task is to combine all the gods into a single god, just like how Akhenaten worshipped the sun god Aten (a combination of the gods).
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