Egyptian Cultural Differences

Ancient Egyptian religion was very different than most others. Ancient Egyptians were Polytheistic and they had over 4,000 gods that they worshipped. The most common gods that were worshipped were the Sun god, Re (The Sun god has many other names as well.) and Osiris, the god of the dead and ruler of the underworld. They believed that Re sailed across the sky in a boat.

Cross-cultural studies are an essential part of Society and Culture. This report will examine cross cultural similarities and differences relating to Egypt and Australia. In particular, the report will use family, power/authority/influence and gender as comparison indicators.

Ancient Egypt was a captivating and intricate civilization. Over the years, historians have found it easier to study this civilization, rather than other historical civilizations, because the Egyptians went through great lengths to record their history. Besides being decent record keepers, they were very religious, and “ahead of their time,” due to their technological and economic breakthroughs. Because of the aspects of this culture, it has to be one of the greatest civilizations of the world.

The Ancient Egyptians were similar to modern day people. They enjoyed outdoor activities, partying, dancing and playing games with friends and family. Hunting and fishing was usually for survival, but they also did it for entertainment. Egyptians found water related pastimes like swimming and boating to be very fun as well. Telling stories was the most popular form of entrainment.  Members of the higher class also seemed to enjoy throwing large dinner parties. They would dance, eat, sing, and drink beer and win at these parties. It is believed they hired entertainers. Ancient Egyptians also played board games. Their games would be drawn in the sand or played on a board made from clay, wood, or stone. One of the most common games was senet.

At first glance, the idols of Egypt and the God of Israel appear utterly different, similarities bleed through as we investigate the history of the Egyptians and the Israelites. Some differences leap out. The Egyptians were polytheistic, and the Israelites were monotheistic. The Egyptian gods had human traits and could die, whereas God was fully God and could not die. To get to heaven, the Egyptians believed they needed to do good works, but the Israelites believed they needed faith. Looking deeper, we see some similarities. Both groups of people worshipped their gods. Also, the creators spoke through priests and prophets. The last major similarity is that each god had their own group of chosen people. The gods of the Egyptians had similar and different characteristics to the God of Israel.

The Egyptian culture has long been considered quite optimistic. It should be argued that of all ancient civilisations and cultures, the ancient Egyptian culture, is by far the most optimistic; in terms of everyday outlook on life, religion and death. The ancient Egyptian culture when compared to its nearby neighbours in the Levant and Mesopotamia is indeed optimistic. An examination of the environment of ancient Egypt affected daily life as this would in turn influence the culture, and whether or not this played a role in making ancient Egyptian life and culture more optimistic. It is also essential that the ancient Egyptian myths and religion be explored to determine whether or not it contained the same optimistic outlook as the culture

Each religion displays unique ways to relate to their gods. This difference is also seen in the Sumerian, Egyptian, and Hebrew religions. The Sumerians were polytheistic (many gods) and believed that gods were the cause of their unpredictable weather such as sudden floods and severe droughts. It is for this reason that they aimed to please the vengeful gods by following rules made by religious leaders. In addition, they built ziggurats in the city of their cities to honor the gods. Egyptians were also polytheistic. However, they believed that a pharaoh (a living god-king) was their connection to the many gods they worshiped. The pharaoh was thought to control the Nile River, which was the foundation of the empire. Also, much as they would pamper

Amongst the turbid and dysfunction that is the Middle East lies the nation of Egypt. Egypt, a major country of the Middle East, is habitually considered stereotypical of Middle Eastern civilization, but further research guides one to the conclusion that Egypt is far from a generic Middle Eastern country. Egypt has a strong tradition of nationalism that has been formed during its history, giving it a national unity that is often non-existent in other Middle Eastern nations (1). This, as well as other advantages that Egypt has gained during its past, has allowed it to rise above the problems plaguing the rest of the Middle East and to form basically its

I was born in America, but grew up with both the American and Egyptian cultures. This had a great impact on my life. People ask me about my culture all the time and this has triggered my interest in other cultures. It taught me to be tolerant and understanding toward other cultures and beliefs. This has helped me on many occasions to work successfully with others as well as become empathetic. Over the past couple of years I have traveled to Egypt and Sint Maarten. Traveling to different countries helped expand my experiences and knowledge of the diverse ways people think and live their lives. I have done volunteer work in many parts of the healthcare field. Every time I did any kind of health-related work I learned something new. The most meaningful

Egypt is still a nation of wonder, history, enchantment, and lost human ingenuity. Many aspects of Egypt remain a mystery, but slowly some secrets are coming to light. Going through history to its foundations and remnants, there is much to be learned and understood. Though the boundary lines of Egypt are quite large, the vast majority of its citizens live compacted along the Nile River. Egypt is most renowned for its life flowing river, its Pyramids, Pharaohs, and its distinct religious worship. Looking underneath the majestic artwork, and the thriving life, is another aspect of Egypt where one discovers the struggles of its past. Yet this inner turmoil within Egypt’s history is part of the lure that attracts many to learn about its ancient

Some key points of this paper are going to be about the development of civilization, geography, social structure, Hierarchy, and where the Ancient Egyptian civilization began.

The physical environments of Egypt and Mesopotamia do explain their cultural differences. Egyptians had natural barriers and fertile, predictable land, while Mesopotamians had unpredictable land and no protection from invaders. These key differences are the basis of the cultural differences between the two regions, and explain different parts of their culture, such as their outlook on life/afterlife and their rulers.

Ancient egypt is a place full of wonders and full of ancient artifacts that have preserved many tales for centuries. In ancient times there were many different things that were common to egyptians than what we do today. For example many pharaohs (egyptian rulers) were expected to be embalmed and mummified when they have passed. In our time today it is not expected for people to be embalmed and mummified. Also people believe in many mythological stories about many egyptian gods creating many things that couldn’t be explained at the time. Now we have many explanations for many of the gods who egyptians used to explain the world around us.

Possibly the most influential change within the great empires of Egypt, was the changes within literature. In the old kingdom there was a lack of writing as it was only used in “sacred purpose” (Sayre 89). The middle kingdom expanded upon this and began writing an extensive amount, from Biography’s to writings of science. It became a large imprint upon Egyptian culture as they became very imaginative, even to write supernatural tales, etc. The literature of this era reflected the added maturity and more Egyptians were able to write and read with the introduction of a school system during the 12th dynasty. Also as there is more writing surrounding everyday individuals, the human brain allows itself to do what it does best and learns. Allowing even lower standard of individuals to become literate, as writing was on everything from walls, to coffins. “Works such as the “Lay of the Harper question whether there

Throughout the history of human civilizations, numerous cultures have been formed, which have been influenced by the society and the surrounding environments. Due to the fact that no two humans are the same, many cultures that have evolved throughout the world are somewhat different from one another, even if the people from these different cultures lived in similar environments. An example of this can be the differences in certain traditions and cultures in the Gulf countries. Though there are a lot of similarities between the cultures of these Gulf countries, the individual differences in certain cultures and traditions are attributed to the individual human differences that define us, and thus our culture and society. Though the Egyptian