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Akhenaton's new religion proposed that only one god should be worshipped. The egyptians had a hard time swallowing this, thinking it might enrage the other gods. Also, it is very hard to get thousands of people to suddenly change their ways that drastically.
However, the by king Tutankhamen came to power next. Gaining the throne at a mere nine years of age. He was under much influence from adults (who didnt like Akhenaton's choice), and was convinced to change back to the origianl religion.
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Why was akhenaton's new religion so unpopular?
Akhenaton's new religion proposed that only one god should be worshipped. The egyptians had a hard time swallowing this, thinking it might enrage the other gods. Also, it is very hard to get thousands of people to suddenly change their ways that drastically. However, the by king Tutankhamen came to power next. Gaining the throne at a mere nine years of age. He was under much influence from adults (who didnt like Akhenaton's choice), and was convinced to change back to the origianl religion.
What was the god called that Amenhotep introduced a new religion that worship?
Akhenaton
Was Akhenaton Moses?
No. Akhenaton was an Egyptian pharoah who attempted to set up a new religion. He and his queen were murdered by the Egyptian priestly establishment. He never went anywhere near Israel and there is no record of him having anything to do with Judaism or the Hebrews.
How did King Tut's father ruin Egypt's religion?
Scholars disagree about exactly who was Tutankhamen's father. Akhenaton, formerly Amenhotep IV, may have been Tut's father. Akhenaton is famous for abolishing traditional Egyptian religion and starting his own monotheistic religion that worshiped the sun. Some scholars believe that Akhenaton's monotheism may have influenced ancient Hebrew religion as one of Akhenaton's hymns to the Aten (sun) is very similar to Psalm 104.
Why are Akhenaton and Tutankhamen we'll known?
King Tut was known for his tomb which had everything in place when they discovered it. (jewels,gold,etc.) Akhenaton was known for changing the religion of the Egyptians
What was a source of conflict between Akhenanton and the people he ruled?
akhenaton tried to suddenly change the egyption religion
What new name did Amenhoteo IV give himself?
Akhenaton
What new name did Amenhotep's Iv give himself?
Akhenaton
Who from Egypt converted his people from a polytheistic religion to a henotheistic one?
Akhenaton, however, they became polytheistic again after his death.
Which pharaoh demanded that his people practice a new religion with one new and all powerful god?
Akhenaton, although the singular god that he ordered his people to follow was Amun-Re, who was already established in the Egyptian pantheon as the sun god.
Who was Akhenaton's son-in-law?
Akhenaton's son-in-law was Tutankhamun, who was married to Akhenaton's daughter, Ankhesenamun. Tutankhamun succeeded Akhenaton as pharaoh of Egypt.
How do you say Akhenaton?
it is pronounced Akhenaton
