Timeline & Chronology of Osiris and the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
6 questions
~12 mins
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This worksheet guides students through the key events and beliefs related to Osiris and the Egyptian concept of the afterlife, focusing on creating a timeline and understanding chronological development.

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Timeline & Chronology of Osiris and the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Osiris and the Afterlife

Source A: Excerpt from an ancient Egyptian funerary text

'Osiris, lord of the underworld, judges the souls of the dead and grants them eternal life. The journey to the afterlife begins with the weighing of the heart, where the deceased’s worthiness is judged.' Provenance: Extract from the Book of the Dead, 18th Dynasty.

1.
Outline the role of Osiris in Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the roles of Osiris and Anubis in the Egyptian afterlife beliefs. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Key Events in the Myth of Osiris

Source B: Summary of the Osiris myth

'Osiris was killed by his brother Set, who wanted to take his throne. Osiris’s wife, Isis, collected his body parts and resurrected him. Osiris then became the ruler of the underworld, overseeing the judgment of souls.'

1.
Explain the significance of Osiris’s death and resurrection in Egyptian religion. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse how the myth of Osiris influenced Egyptian burial practices. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Timeline of Major Events Related to Osiris

Create a timeline of the key events in the myth and Egyptian beliefs about Osiris.

Start with the death of Osiris, include his resurrection, and his role as ruler of the underworld, ending with the judgment of souls.

Additional instructions:

  • Arrange events in chronological order.
  • Use brief descriptions for each event.
1.
List the main events in the story of Osiris in chronological order. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Explain how the timeline of Osiris’s myth reflects Egyptian beliefs about life after death. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
Updated
1/1/2026
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