Describe the role played by the traditional religion in Ancient Egypt

      

Describe the role played by the traditional religion in Ancient Egypt

  

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samuel
i) The Egyptians traditional religion acted as unifying factor in the community especially in times of difficult/created harmony/law and order

ii) It gave meaning to the mysteries of nature for example, in the event of natural calamities, the traditional priests offered explanations,

iii) Religious leaders offered political and religious guidance to the community for instance, priests advised the Pharaoh, (the priest in alliance with the nobles could reject the Pharaoh)

iv) Religion was the basis of the Egyptians moral values eg respect, obedience, it thus guided the behaviour of individual members of the society

v) Religion provided Egyptians with hope and courage especially in times of problems

vi) Religion was a source of socialization

vii) Religion offered protection and security to the Egyptians

viii) Religion influenced architectural/arts in Egypt/building of pyramids and temples

ix) Religion influenced education, the priests were the teacher
lemass answered the question on March 19, 2019 at 10:40


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