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King Akhenaten instituted the monotheistic worship of Aten during his lifetime, but polytheism was restored upon his death around 1330 BCE. However, this may not have been the first monotheistic religion, since some scholars believe that Zoroastrianism was founded as a monotheistic religion even earlier than 2000 BCE.
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Why do you think Amenhotep attempted to introduce monotheism versus polytheism in ancient Egypt?
Amenhotep IV took decisive steps to establish the Aten as the exclusive, monotheistic god of Egypt
What pharaoh eliminated monotheism from Egypt?
Menes
WHEN did Akhenaton change Egypt to monotheism?
he didn't
This king changed the religion of Egypt from polytheism to monotheism?
Aknahten
What was different about the pharaoh Akhenaton?
He tried to get Egypt to switch to monotheism (the worship of one god) whereas before they had been practicing polytheism (the worship of multiple gods). For this reason he was a very disliked pharoh
What is monotheism What is polytheism Did the ancient Egyptians believe in monotheism or polytheism?
Monotheism is the belief in one god (Jews, Christians, Muslims). Polytheism is the belief in many gods(ancient Greece). Egypt also had a polytheistic religion.
What pharaoh changed Egypt's religion to monotheism and ignored his duties because of this religion?
PHARAOH AKHENATON changed Egypt's religion to monotheism. While he refused to propitiate the gods he had banned, he did perform all necessary secular duties of Pharaoh.
In what culture did monotheism first emerge?
A:Probably the Aryan culture of southern Russia. This is where the monotheistic religion of Zoroastrianism emerged. Monotheism later emerged briefly in Egypt and in Judah.
What was the name of the god worshipped during Egypt's brief move towards monotheism?
Amon Re
What is monotheism and why was this different than what had been practiced in Egypt before the arrivals of Jews?
Monotheism is a belief structure that recognizes only one god. Ancient Egyptians worshiped over 40.
When did Amenhotep takes Egypt's throne and introduce a new religion?
1370?
How did monotheism become established within Egypt?
I think it was when the Romans came through and established the Roman Empire and Christianity and stuff...
