Colossal pyramids, imposing temples, golden treasures, enigmatic hieroglyphs, powerful pharaohs, strange gods, and mysterious mummies are features of Ancient Egyptian culture that have fascinated people over the millennia. The Bible refers to its gods, rulers, and pyramids. Neighboring cultures in the ancient Near East and Mediterranean wrote about its god-like kings and its seemingly endless supply of gold. The Greeks and Romans describe aspects of Egypt's culture and history.
Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization
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Approx. 7 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: French, Portuguese (Brazilian), German, English, Spanish
Skills you will gain
Art HistoryArtHistoryMythology
Learner Career Outcomes
27%
started a new career after completing these courses
38%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
18%
got a pay increase or promotion
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Intermediate Level
Approx. 7 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: French, Portuguese (Brazilian), German, English, Spanish
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University of Pennsylvania
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
27 minutes to complete
Welcome to the Course
This module includes a discussion thread to introduce yourself, and suggested readings and resources.
27 minutes to complete
1 video (Total 2 min), 2 readings
1 video
2 readings
Suggested Course Textbook10m
Additional Readings and Resources10m
1 hour to complete
History and Chronology
1 hour to complete
10 videos (Total 54 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
10 videos
History and Chronology Part 26m
History and Chronology Part 33m
History and Chronology Part 44m
History and Chronology Part 54m
History and Chronology Part 65m
History and Chronology Part 75m
History and Chronology Part 84m
History and Chronology Part 96m
History and Chronology Part 105m
1 reading
Suggested & Further Reading10m
1 practice exercise
History and Chronology Quiz20m
1 hour to complete
The Pharaoh and Kingship
1 hour to complete
7 videos (Total 33 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
7 videos
The Pharaoh and Kingship Part 24m
The Pharaoh and Kingship Part 34m
The Pharaoh and Kingship Part 42m
The Pharaoh and Kingship Part 56m
The Pharaoh and Kingship Part 65m
The Pharaoh and Kingship Part 74m
1 reading
Suggested & Further Reading10m
1 practice exercise
The Pharaoh and Kingship Quiz20m
1 hour to complete
Gods and Goddesses
1 hour to complete
11 videos (Total 46 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
11 videos
Gods and Goddesses Part 25m
Gods and Goddesses Part 35m
Gods and Goddesses Part 45m
Gods and Goddesses Part 54m
Gods and Goddesses Part 65m
Gods and Goddesses Part 72m
Gods and Goddesses Part 84m
Gods and Goddesses Part 92m
Gods and Goddesses Part 104m
Gods and Goddesses Part 112m
1 reading
Suggested & Further Reading10m
1 practice exercise
Gods and Goddesses Quiz20m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT EGYPT AND ITS CIVILIZATION
by DMAug 1, 2020
The course provided comprehensive knowledge about Egyptian History and has increased my appetite to know even more about it so that I may progress towards my aim of becoming a historian/archaeologist.
by SDMay 27, 2018
This is indeed a great course. It is very simply put and very easy to follow up. Do join without any hesitancy if you have a genuine interest in learning about the history of ancient Egypt!
by RRMar 24, 2020
First online course and I loved every moment of it! It felt really refreshing to hear some old names that I used to study as a child. Well done and thanks again for the amazing opportunity!
by MRApr 7, 2020
I am glad I took this course! I learned so much about Ancient Egypt and its society, culture, art, and mythology. Kudos to Dr. Silverman and to the University of Pennsylvania for this.
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