1. GREEK & ROMAN HUMANITIES
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Sarcophagus Lid Homework
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The Egyptians used hieroglyphics and various patterns to decorate the pharaohs’ coffins.
You will use pattern and symbols that represent things that are important in your life to
make a sarcophagus lid that that resembles those of the ancient Egyptians.
1. Attach or draw in your own face on the sarcophagus lid on the reverse side of this
page.
2. Then, choose at least 10 symbols or ideograms to decorate your sarcophagus
lid that symbolize things that are important to you, represent your personality, or
illustrate your accomplishments.
3. Be as creative as possible!
4. Finally, please provide a brief explanation for each of the symbols or ideograms
you choose in the spaces provided below. Please be sure to provide your
explanations in the form of complete sentences.
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