Afterlife — Social Studies definition
The life ancient Egyptians believed a person's spirit lived after death, a belief that shaped their religion, tombs, and art.
Where it is taught
- Ancient Egypt & the Nile — River Civilizations of the Eastern Hemisphere, Ancient Civilizations, Grade 6
In use
Beliefs about death and an afterlife influenced burial practices, but elaborate royal tombs do not show how every person was buried.
Ancient Egypt & the Nile