The Significance of Osiris in Ancient Egypt

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the importance of Osiris in ancient Egyptian religion and society, focusing on the factors that contributed to his significance and how students can analyze their relative importance.

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The Significance of Osiris in Ancient Egypt

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Understanding Osiris's Role in Ancient Egypt

Source A: Ancient Egyptian Text

'Osiris was the god of the afterlife, the judge of the dead, and a symbol of rebirth. His cult was central to Egyptian religion, influencing their beliefs about life after death and morality.' Provenance: Excerpt from an Egyptian religious manuscript, circa 1500 BCE.

1.
Categorize the factors that made Osiris significant in ancient Egypt. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the religious and political factors that contributed to Osiris's importance. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Outline the economic factors associated with the worship of Osiris. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
4.
Analyse which factor — religious, political, social, or economic — was more significant in establishing Osiris’s prominence. Justify your answer with evidence. (8 marks)
[8 marks]
5.
Explain why the worship of Osiris was important for ancient Egyptian society. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Compare the significance of Osiris's role in religion and society. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
7.
Outline the main factors that contributed to the importance of Osiris in ancient Egypt. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
8.
Justify which factor—religious, political, social, or economic—was the most important in making Osiris so significant. Use evidence to support your view. (8 marks)
[8 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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