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Timeline & Chronology of Mummification in Ancient Egypt

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
6 questions
~12 mins
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This worksheet helps students understand the chronological process of mummification in ancient Egypt through timeline activities and questions that develop their understanding of the sequence and significance of each stage.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Egyptian Gods & Afterlife
#Standard
#Timeline & Chronology
#Mummification
#Explain the main stages of the mummification process
#Compare different periods of Egyptian history in relation to mummification practices
#Analyse the significance of mummification for Egyptian religion and beliefs

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Timeline & Chronology of Mummification in Ancient Egypt

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Understanding the Mummification Process

Source A: Description of Mummification

'The ancient Egyptians believed that preserving the body was essential for the soul's journey in the afterlife. The process of mummification involved removing internal organs, drying the body with natron, and wrapping it in linen. This elaborate process could take up to 70 days.' Provenance: Excerpt from an Egyptology textbook, 2020.

1.
Outline the main stages involved in the mummification process. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the mummification process during the Old Kingdom and the New Kingdom. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Explain why mummification was important to the ancient Egyptians. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Write a brief timeline showing the key steps in mummification from start to finish. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Analyse how the process of mummification reflects Egyptian religious beliefs. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Compare Egyptian mummification with that of another ancient civilization (e.g., Incas, Chinese). (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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