Timeline & Chronology of the Book of the Dead and Egyptian Gods

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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Timeline & Chronology of the Book of the Dead and Egyptian Gods

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Introduction to the Egyptian Afterlife and the Book of the Dead

The Ancient Egyptians believed in an afterlife where the soul would face judgment and potentially live forever. The Book of the Dead was a collection of spells, prayers, and incantations designed to guide and protect the deceased on their journey.

The Book of the Dead was used from around 1550 BCE to 50 BCE. It was often written on papyrus and placed in tombs. Egyptian gods such as Osiris, Anubis, and Ma'at played vital roles in the judgment process and the afterlife.

This worksheet will help you understand the sequence of events and beliefs involved in the Egyptian concept of death and the afterlife.

1.
Outline the key stages in the journey of the soul according to Egyptian beliefs, as described in the Book of the Dead. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the roles of Osiris and Anubis in the Egyptian afterlife. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Explain the significance of the weighing of the heart in Egyptian beliefs. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
4.
Write a short paragraph explaining the purpose of the spells in the Book of the Dead. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Compare the beliefs about the afterlife in ancient Egypt with those of one other ancient culture you have studied. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Outline how the belief in an afterlife influenced ancient Egyptian culture and society. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Analyse the importance of the gods Osiris, Ma'at, and Anubis in the process of death and afterlife. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
8.
Explain the significance of the Book of the Dead in understanding ancient Egyptian religion. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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