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Egyptian Gods & Afterlife: Focus on Osiris

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet explores the cause and consequence of beliefs about Osiris in ancient Egypt, examining how these ideas influenced Egyptian society and their afterlife practices.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Egyptian Gods & Afterlife
#Standard
#Cause and Consequence
#Osiris
#Explain the role of Osiris in Egyptian religion
#Compare beliefs about the afterlife in ancient Egypt and other cultures
#Analyse how the worship of Osiris affected Egyptian society

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Egyptian Gods & Afterlife: Focus on Osiris

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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The Role of Osiris in Ancient Egypt

Source A: Excerpt from an Egyptian religious text 'Osiris is the god of the dead, ruler of the afterlife, and judge of souls. His story teaches that through death, one can achieve eternal life.' Provenance: An ancient Egyptian funerary text, circa 1500 BCE.

1.
Explain the significance of Osiris in Egyptian religion. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the story of Osiris with another culture’s beliefs about death and the afterlife. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
B

Beliefs about the Afterlife

Source B: An Egyptian funerary inscription 'A person’s heart must be weighed against the feather of Ma’at to determine their worthiness for the afterlife.' Provenance: Carved on a tomb wall, circa 1300 BCE.

1.
Outline how the Egyptians believed an individual could achieve a good afterlife. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse the importance of the judgment of the heart in Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the Egyptian view of judgment after death with modern ideas of morality and justice. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Impact of Osiris Worship on Society

Source C: An ancient Egyptian priest’s speech 'The worship of Osiris united the people, promoting moral living and hope for eternal life. It reinforced social order and religious authority.' Provenance: Inscription from a temple, circa 1200 BCE.

1.
Explain how the worship of Osiris influenced Egyptian society. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse the connection between Osiris worship and the social structure of ancient Egypt. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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