Egyptian Gods & Afterlife: Osiris Essay Planning
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
9 questions
~18 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay about Osiris, focusing on his role in the Egyptian afterlife and religious beliefs.
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Egyptian Gods & Afterlife: Osiris Essay Planning
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Essay Planning: The Importance of Osiris in Ancient Egyptian Religion
Question: How was Osiris central to Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife?**
Use this plan to help structure your essay. You should include an introduction, key points with evidence, a counter-argument, and a conclusion.
1.
Outline a clear introduction thesis statement explaining the significance of Osiris in Egyptian religion. (3 marks)
[3 marks]2.
Explain how Osiris was depicted in Egyptian myths and texts. (4 marks)
[4 marks]3.
Compare Osiris's role with that of another Egyptian god, such as Horus or Isis. (5 marks)
[5 marks]4.
Analyse the significance of the myth of Osiris's death and resurrection for Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife. (6 marks)
[6 marks]5.
Explain the role of the weighing of the heart in Osiris's judgment of the dead. (3 marks)
[3 marks]6.
Compare the beliefs about the afterlife in ancient Egypt with those of another culture you have studied. (6 marks)
[6 marks]7.
Outline how Osiris was worshipped in ancient Egypt and the importance of his cult. (4 marks)
[4 marks]8.
Analyse the impact of Osiris’s mythology on Egyptian culture and society. (6 marks)
[6 marks]9.
Write a concluding paragraph summarizing the importance of Osiris in ancient Egyptian religion. (4 marks)
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