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Egyptian Gods & Afterlife: The Book of the Dead

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet explores the concepts and vocabulary related to the Egyptian Book of the Dead, helping students understand its significance in ancient Egyptian religion and beliefs about the afterlife.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Egyptian Gods & Afterlife
#Standard
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#Book of the Dead
#Define key vocabulary related to the Egyptian afterlife.
#Explain the purpose of the Book of the Dead in ancient Egypt.
#Compare different concepts associated with Egyptian gods and the afterlife.
#Analyse the significance of specific spells or symbols in the Book of the Dead.

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Egyptian Gods & Afterlife: The Book of the Dead

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Vocabulary of the Egyptian Afterlife

Source A: Excerpt from a translation of the Book of the Dead

'The Book of the Dead was a collection of spells, charms, and formulas to help the deceased navigate the challenges of the afterlife. It included instructions for avoiding dangers and gaining access to the paradise of Osiris.' Provenance: Ancient Egyptian funerary papyrus, 18th Dynasty.

1.
Define the following terms: **Spell**, **Charms**, and **Formulas** as they relate to the Book of the Dead. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain how the spells in the Book of the Dead were believed to help the deceased. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the roles of **Osiris** and **Anubis** in the context of Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
Outline the purpose of the **Weighing of the Heart** ceremony in Egyptian belief. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Key Concepts and Symbols

Source B: Description of Symbols in the Book of the Dead

'The use of symbols such as the scarab beetle, the ankh, and the eye of Horus represented life, protection, and rebirth in the afterlife.' Provenance: Modern summary of Egyptian symbolism.

1.
Compare the meanings of the **scarab beetle**, **ankh**, and **eye of Horus** in Egyptian religion. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
2.
Explain the importance of symbols in the rituals described in the Book of the Dead. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Analyse how the symbols and spells worked together to help the deceased in the afterlife. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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