An Introduction to the Sacred Laws of Ma’at

An Introduction to the Sacred Laws of Ma’at

North Miami Middle School

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Open Ended

Look up the word “personification.” What

does it mean? Cite evidence.

Multiple Choice

According to the text, who or what was is Ma’at?

• The personification of truth, justice, and the cosmic order.

• What hipsters carry rolled up to their posh yoga classes

• A common nickname for people named Matthew

Multiple Choice

Who is the Egyptian goddess of truth, justice, harmony, and balance?

• Hatsheptsut

• Isis

• Ma’at

Multiple Choice

When did Ma’at “first appear”?

• During Egypt’s Old Kingdom (2613 – 2181 BCE)

• At the coronation of the pharaoh Ramses the Young’n

• During the New Kingdom after Tom Matte defeated the Hyksos at the Battle of Bu-Hu

Multiple Choice

How is Ma’at as a goddess depicted, or shown?

• Ma’at is often shown in the latest styles, always dripping with drippy drip

• Ma’at “is depicted as a winged woman … with an ostrich feather on her head”

• Ma’at is frequently shown stuntin’ on her haters

Multiple Choice

What is the significance, or the importance, of the ostrich feather?

• The feather of Ma’at was an important aspect of “the Weighing of the Soul”

• Ostrich feathers made good pens to write slam books on papyrus

• Ostrich feathers symbolized the lush boas worn by the phunky pharaohs

Multiple Choice

How does Margaret Bunson not describe the “principle of Ma’at”?

• “the desired right attitude”

• “the ethical and moral foundation of the Egyptian people”

• Freddie Pittman was the principal of Matt when he was a student at North Miami Junior High

Multiple Choice

According to the text, how did one worship the goddess Ma’at?

• By stuntin’ on haters

• By living one’s life according to the highest principles of justice, order, and harmony

• By giving lots of money into the collection plate

Multiple Choice

The name of Ma’at literally means _________.

• “that which is crooked”

• “that which is all over the place”

• “that which is straight”

Multiple Choice

What is the connotation, or implication, of Ma’at’s name?

• Order, justice, harmony

• Order, pay, pick-up, leave

• Disorder, injustice, conflict

Multiple Choice

According to ancient Egyptian beliefs, what would happen to someone who lived well and was in tune with the spirit, teachings, and laws of Ma’at?

• Eternal peace in the afterlife

• Suffering of consequences

• The chance that he she they might not have space nuggets

Multiple Choice

According to the text, what are people expected to do as it relates to “the demands of Ma’at”?

• Pursue justice otherwise chaos will ensue

• Do whatever you want because who cares?

• The only thing that matters is what you want to do

Multiple Choice

How does Bunson not describe Ma’at?

• the model for human behavior, the will of the gods, the universal order in the heavens

• cosmic balance upon the earth, the mirror of celestial beauty

• the funniest theatrical play since Horus ain’t Set-Trippin’

Multiple Choice

What did Egyptian priests teach?

• Humans were to practice divine harmony with the spirit of quiet, mature behavior, and cooperation

• “The more cash you give the longer you live”

• Any sins can be forgiven if one pays enough money

Open Ended

Look up the word “euphemism.” What does it mean? Cite evidence.

Open Ended

In your own words, explain how the phrase “joining the Ma’at” became a euphemism for dying. Make sure to include a context clue definition of euphemism in your response.

Multiple Select

Which were important beliefs for ancient Egyptians? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY

• Everyone was responsible for her his their own life and that everyone should always be mindful of other people and the earth itself

• People should care for each other and the earth in the same way that the gods care for humanity

• One could do whatever she he they wanted but judgement for all things done and not done awaited

• Santa Claus was the supreme gift-giver for all humanity

Open Ended

Citing evidence from both the written text and the video documents, explain the weighing of the heart in relation to a deceased, or dead, Egyptian’s journey to the afterlife.

Open Ended

Choose your Top 7 Laws. Explain why you chose each one.