Learner Reviews & Feedback for Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization by University of Pennsylvania
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BK
Feb 8, 2019
If you are into the Ancient civilisation of Egypt, this is a good start to hook you up, but if you are looking for more answers, this is not enough. You need more, and i need more.
AB
Jan 3, 2025
I always been intrigued with egypt history, and I wanted to start somewhere, After completing this, it gave me a complete walkthrough of ancient egypt which allows me to do better research in future
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By Rafel V L
•Jun 9, 2020
Very interesting introduction to the Ancient Egypt, It was a wonderful way to learn about the pharaohs and others important things of Ancient Egypt.
By Erin L
•Feb 25, 2017
A quick but thorough introduction to Ancient Egypt, with the added bonus of serving as an introduction to the Penn Museum's Ancient Egypt collection
By Rita L
•May 15, 2024
Short lectures, interesting visuals, museum artifacts, quizzes not picky, discussion prompts interesting but optional, suggested readings included.
By Christina P
•Dec 12, 2016
I am inspired to travel to visit Penn Museum. I hope to soon. Thank you for the course, I would take more in this field in the future if offered.
By Tertius D J
•Mar 18, 2020
I do have now a better, complete, chronicle view on Ancient Egypt and wish I could have this knowledge before our family visit in Egypt in 2005.
By Jennifer D
•Oct 18, 2024
This course and the corresponding text book were very informative and full of pictures and supportive details making the course very enjoyable.
By Brittany S
•Jun 20, 2017
I enjoyed this class, the last videos about the mummification process were particularly interesting and really humanized this ancient culture.
By Katharina R
•Oct 7, 2020
I enjoyed the course a lot. It gave me a structured introduction and I learned new aspects of ancient Egyptian history I did not know before.
By Janet B
•Nov 20, 2019
Was an easy to follow format. Learned a lot and reviewed some material. Would love to go to the Univ, of Penn to see their Egyptian exhibit.
By katrina h à c
•Jan 16, 2017
i really enjoyed this course and learnt a lot. having the lectures inside the museum was great. i also really enjoyed the session in the lab.
By Angshool D
•Jul 5, 2020
I loved the course. Something new I got to learn.The professor was very good and explained everything properly.Overall I enjoyed very much .
By Offir b
•Apr 7, 2020
Very interesting happening, enriching general treasure, expanding knowledge of the history of ancient Egypt, and very interesting, thank you
By Mathieu R
•Dec 11, 2016
This course was very interesting. I feel very lucky to get this opportunity to understand more some of the old Egypt mysteries. Thank you !
By Maria
•Dec 11, 2016
Thank you for that course, I was really waiting for it to appear in Coursera. A lot of new information, looking forward to the next course!
By Ariane M
•Jan 18, 2022
Excellent course. Great videos with transcripts. A lot of information with interesting pictures to back it up. Thank you for this course!
By Víctor F S O C
•Sep 27, 2021
Hi! I just wanted to say I am really grateful for this course, I was totally amazed I totally loved it and I just wanted to say thank you!
By Anne E
•Oct 9, 2017
Excellent diversion from contemporary ordeals and a joy to consider how much our society shares in common with ancient Egypt.
Thanks much!
By Cristina M
•Apr 30, 2017
I really enjoyed this course and I will miss Dr SIlverman's voice. This course made me eaer to kearn more about Ancient Egypt. Thank you.
By Natasha H
•Sep 3, 2022
The coursw is fascinating! I loved this "diving into history". Looking forward to learn more about the Egyptian civilization and Myths.
By Mounisha M
•Aug 1, 2019
It's a great course I have completed. I have the answers of many of my questions about the Egyptian civilization. Thanks a lot coursera.
By B S
•Aug 9, 2021
I loved everything about this course. The lectures were fascinating and the exhibits breathtaking. I would highly recommend this class.
By Willow H
•Oct 25, 2023
It’s fascinating and fun! The videos can be listened to like a podcast while you do other things, I like to draw while I listen to it!
By Sónia M
•Oct 5, 2022
This course was very interesting and allow me to learn a lot about the ancient Egypt. I recommend it to everyone that likes history.
By Paulo d V L
•Jul 11, 2021
Excelente curso com bom material de referência. As aulas são muito claras e explicadas de maneira bem simples e com boas ilustrações.
By Andrea G
•Sep 13, 2020
This was a great class to learn the basics of Ancient Egypt without feeling overwhelmed. I enjoyed the lectures from David Silverman.