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Module 8 Primary Source Analysis_Classical Egypt

Module 8 Primary Source Analysis_Classical Egypt

Q Pick one of the sources from the assigned Miano readings for this module (selections 65-72) and write a brief (no more than one page) summary of your chosen selection that addresses the following: 1. Identify your chosen document and its genre (i.e., inscription, poem, biography, etc.)? 5 points 2. Who was the author? 5 points 3. When was it written? 5 points 4. Who was the intended audience? 5 points 5. Identify one broader course theme that your chosen source illustrates then briefly support your contention. In other words, tell me explicitly in what way your source links to the theme you have identified. 20 points 6. Briefly discuss how your chosen source fits into Van De Mieroop’s overall assessment of the content in this module. 40 points 7. Identify and briefly discuss one major issue of interpretation that could arise in using this source for historical interpretation of ancient Egypt. 20 points

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One broader theme it reflects is the religious practices during the reign of Akhenaten and the religious changes that occur throughout the Egyptian civilization. Akhenaten gave birth to a completely new religious practice. In fact, he took devotion to a different level. Even previously, the kings have had one god which they worshipped but none led to a complete conversion. This source shows the importance of Aten during the period of Akhenaten and how there was a change in religious practice during his reign establishing a completely new cultural identity.