Egyptian Gods & Afterlife: The Book of the Dead
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
1 views0 downloads
About This Worksheet
This worksheet explores the causes and consequences of beliefs about the afterlife in ancient Egypt, focusing on the significance of the Book of the Dead.
Topics covered:
#History
#History
#Egyptian Gods & Afterlife
#Standard
#Cause and Consequence
#Book of the Dead
#Explain the purpose of the Book of the Dead in ancient Egypt
#Compare different beliefs about the afterlife in ancient Egypt
#Analyse how beliefs about the afterlife influenced Egyptian society
#Outline the process of burial and judgment as described in the Book of the Dead
Worksheet Preview
Full preview • 8 questions
Egyptian Gods & Afterlife: The Book of the Dead
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
Name:
Date:
TeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizz
Untitled Worksheet
Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A
Introduction to the Book of the Dead
The Book of the Dead was a collection of spells, charms, and formulas written on papyrus scrolls. It was placed in Egyptian tombs to guide and protect the deceased in the afterlife.
The purpose was to ensure safe passage through the underworld and to achieve eternal life, known as the Field of Reeds.
Beliefs about the afterlife were central to Egyptian religion and influenced how they prepared for death and conducted burials.
1.
Explain the main purpose of the Book of the Dead in ancient Egypt. (3 marks)
[3 marks]2.
Compare the beliefs about the afterlife with those of another ancient culture you have studied. (4 marks)
[4 marks]3.
Analyse how the beliefs about the afterlife influenced Egyptian society. (5 marks)
[5 marks]4.
Outline the process of judgment in the afterlife as described in the Book of the Dead. (4 marks)
[4 marks]5.
Explain why the Egyptians placed spells and charms in the tombs of the dead. (3 marks)
[3 marks]6.
Write an outline of how the beliefs about the afterlife affected the way Egyptians practiced burial and funeral rites. (4 marks)
[4 marks]7.
Compare the role of the gods Osiris and Anubis in the Egyptian afterlife beliefs. (4 marks)
[4 marks]8.
Analyse the importance of the Book of the Dead in maintaining Egyptian religious beliefs. (5 marks)
[5 marks]Quick Actions
What is Remix?
Create a new worksheet based on this one. Change the grade level, topic, number of questions, or difficulty - then generate a fresh version.
- • Change grade level (Grade 6 → Grade 7)
- • Swap topics (Harry Potter → Macbeth)
- • Add more questions (10 → 15)
- • Adjust difficulty
Details
- Created
- 1/1/2026
- Updated
- 1/1/2026
- Type
- worksheet
Related Worksheets
Essay Planning: The Role of Convicts in Colonization
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
📝 9qTimeline & Chronology of Convicts in Commonwealth Colonization
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
📝 8qUnderstanding Convicts in Colonization: Vocabulary & Concepts
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
📝 0qInterpretations of Convict Labour in Colonization
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
📝 7q