Religious Beliefs

The prominence of the sun cult in Old Kingdom Egypt can be explained by:

• The political power of the Pharaohs who were considered sons of the sun god.

• The geographical location of Egypt which had abundant sunlight.

• The growing influence of the priesthood of Ra.

• The economic benefits of sun worship in agriculture.

Ennead: ________ gods

• Nine

• Ten

• Eleven

• Twelve

Why is knowledge of the gods essential for understanding Old Kingdom society?

• It was central to their religious beliefs and practices.

• It was not important at all.

• It was only relevant to the ruling class.

• It influenced their worldview

Who is Atum in the context of creation beliefs?

• Sun god

• Creator god

• God of the underworld

• God of rulership

The capital in the Old Kingdom

• Memphis

• Thebes

• Giza

• Saqqara

The first god according to the Heliopolitan Creation Story was:

• Atum

• Ra

• Osiris

• Horus

What did Atum-Re create first?

• The Earth

• The Sky

• The first gods

• The Universe

The parents of Geb and Nut are:

• Shu and Tefnut

• Osiris and Isis

• Ra and Hathor

• Anubis and Bastet

Describe the role of Shu in the Heliopolitan Creation Story.

• Shu is the god of the sky and supports the heavens.

• Shu is the god of the earth and controls the land.

• Shu is the god of the underworld and guides the dead.

• Shu is the god of the sea and controls the waters.

List the children of Geb and Nut.

• Osiris, Isis, Set, Nephthys

• Horus, Anubis, Bastet, Sekhmet

• Ra, Hathor, Thoth, Ma'at

• Amun, Mut, Khonsu, Sobek