Egyptian Afterlife and Shabtis

The video explores the discovery of a complete set of shabtis, small figurines used by ancient Egyptians as servants in the afterlife. These figurines reflect the Egyptians' beliefs about life after death, which mirrored their daily existence and agricultural society. The shabtis were designed to perform manual labor for the deceased, with their faces often resembling their owners. This practice highlights the importance of agriculture and the desire of Egypt's elite to avoid labor in the afterlife.

What does the discovery of a complete box of shabtis suggest about the owner?

• The owner was a priest.

• The owner was a farmer.

• The owner was wealthy.

• The owner was a commoner.

What did the Egyptians believe shabtis would do in the afterlife?

• Perform tasks for the deceased.

• Serve as companions.

• Guard the tomb.

• Guide the deceased to the afterlife.

How did the Egyptians develop their concept of the afterlife?

• From their rulers' decrees.

• From their religious texts.

• From their daily experiences.

• From their dreams.

What was the Egyptian afterlife envisioned as?

• A bustling city.

• A mountain range.

• A field of reeds.

• A desert landscape.

What role did agriculture play in the Egyptian vision of the afterlife?

• It was irrelevant.

• It was central.

• It was a minor aspect.

• It was a punishment.

Why were the Egyptian elite concerned about the afterlife?

• They feared being forgotten.

• They feared judgment.

• They feared losing wealth.

• They feared manual labor.

What was the purpose of creating shabtis for the elite?

• To serve as guards.

• To perform labor.

• To entertain the deceased.

• To act as messengers.

What tools were shabtis equipped with?

• Books for learning.

• Weapons for battle.

• Tools for agriculture.

• Instruments for music.

What was inscribed on the shabtis?

• A map of the afterlife.

• The owner's name.

• A list of treasures.

• Prayers detailing their duties.

What phrase were shabtis expected to say when summoned?

• At your service.

• Present and accounted for.

• Here I am.

• I am ready.