5.3 - Belief Systems and Religion
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What is polytheism?
💡 Hint: What do the gods represent in a polytheistic religion?
Name one god from Ancient Egypt.
💡 Hint: Think of the sun god.
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What is the significance of Ma'at in Ancient Egypt?
💡 Hint: What was essential for the pharaoh's rule?
True or False: The Mesopotamians believed in a positive afterlife.
💡 Hint: Remember their beliefs surrounding death?
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Analyze how religion influenced the social hierarchies in these early civilizations.
💡 Hint: Compare the roles of religious leaders versus political leaders in these societies.
Evaluate the impact of ancestor worship in early Chinese governance compared to gods in Mesopotamia.
💡 Hint: How do these beliefs shape governance differently?
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