A. R. Williams | Class 11 English Notes
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Historical Context of King Tut’s Reign
This section provides the historical background of King Tutankhamun’s family and reign. It begins with Amenhotep III, a powerful pharaoh who ruled for nearly four decades during Egypt’s eighteenth dynasty golden age. His successor, Amenhotep IV, later known as Akhenaten, introduced radical religious reforms by promoting the worship of Aten, the sun disk, and moving the capital to Akhetaten (modern Amarna). Akhenaten’s attack on the traditional god Amun, including smashing images and closing temples, caused social and religious upheaval. Ray Johnson, a researcher, describes this period as 'wacky' due to these drastic changes. After Akhenaten’s death, a mysterious ruler Smenkhkare briefly ruled before the young Tutankhaten ascended the throne. Tut changed his name to Tutankhamun, signaling a return to traditional worship of Amun and restoration of old customs. His reign lasted about nine years before his unexpected death. The section situates Tut’s death as the end of a dynasty, with his funeral marking the dynasty’s death rattle.
📊 Diagram: No diagrams in this section; historical narrative supported by textual descriptions.
🧪 Activity: Students are prompted to list deeds of Akhenaten that led to his description as 'wacky'.
🔗 Connection: Leads to the discussion on modern scientific methods used to study Tut’s mummy and the mysteries of his death.
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1. The constellation Orion is associated with the legend of Osiris, the god of the afterlife. Find out the astronomical descriptions and legends associated with the following. (i) Ursa Major (Saptarishi mandala) (ii) Polaris (Dhruva tara) (iii) Pegasus (Winged horse) (iv) Sirius (Dog star) (v) Gemini (Mithuna)
(i) Ursa Major (Saptarishi mandala): A prominent constellation known as the Great Bear, associated in Indian tradition with the seven sages or Saptarishi. It is visible throughout the year in the northern hemisphere. (ii) Polaris (Dhruva tara): The North Star, located nearly at the north celestial pole, used for navigation. In Indian mythology, Dhruva was a devotee who was blessed to remain fixed in the sky. (iii) Pegasus (Winged horse): A large constellation named after the mythical winged hors
2. Some of the leaves and flowers mentioned in the passage for adorning the dead are willow, olive, celery, lotus, cornflower. Which of these are common in our country?
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3. Name some leaves and flowers that are used as adornments in our country.
Some commonly used leaves and flowers for adornment in India include marigold, jasmine, mango leaves, hibiscus, rose, and neem leaves. These are often used in religious ceremonies and decoration.
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