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.
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Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization
University of Pennsylvania
About this Course
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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
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Intermediate Level
Approx. 10 hours to complete
Suggested: 5 hours/week
English
Subtitles: French, Portuguese (Brazilian), German, English, Spanish
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The University of Pennsylvania (commonly referred to as Penn) is a private university, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. A member of the Ivy League, Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, and considers itself to be the first university in the United States with both undergraduate and graduate studies.
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
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TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO ANCIENT EGYPT AND ITS CIVILIZATION
by SDMay 27, 2018
This is indeed a great course. It is very simply put and very easy to follow up.\n\nDo 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 RRFeb 21, 2020
It was amazing to delve in the glorious history of Ancient Egypt . I loved to learn about the kings, queens and the monuments which defined the definite past. I will rate it 100/100!
by MLMar 25, 2020
What a wonderful experience and professor. I've had an interest in Ancient Egypt since I was a child and feel so much more informed and eager to learn more in his following courses.
by MCFeb 16, 2020
This is a great course about Ancient Egypt. I went right into the next course "Wonders of Egypt". I also love the Penn Museum in Philadelphia which inspired me to take this course!
by BKFeb 8, 2019
If you are into the Ancient civilisation of Egypt, this is a good start to hook you up, but if you are looking for more answers, this is not enough. You need more, and i need more.
by MGDec 31, 2019
This course offered by University of Pennsylvania had very much helped me in knowing the Egyptian civilization. The course plan and the method of teaching was immensely helpful.
by PAFeb 2, 2019
it was awesome. just the professor had this really monotone voice without any impression on his voice or face, that made the courses a tiny bit boring. but it was a great course
by GPMar 20, 2018
Learned more then I could have wished for, this is the best course I have had on Ancient Egypt. Thank you Professor David P. Silverman, you made this class very interesting.
by TMDec 22, 2019
Really good introduction to anyone who wants to get a clear picture of the chronology of Egypt's ancient civilization, as well the major elements of it's DNA. Great course.
by BHJun 1, 2018
Excellent course! This gave me more confidence in teaching middle school students about Ancient Egypt! Very well done and very informative. I really enjoyed this course!
by ASJan 28, 2018
The most amazing course I have ever taken. SO full of information and actual lab accessibility to learn and understand what we have discovered of the Ancient Egyptians.
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