The Role of Scribes in Ancient Egypt

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
5 questions
~10 mins
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A worksheet focused on planning an essay about the importance of scribes in ancient Egyptian society, encouraging students to develop structured arguments with evidence.

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The Role of Scribes in Ancient Egypt

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Essay Title: The Importance of Scribes in Ancient Egypt

Question: How did scribes influence ancient Egyptian society? Outline your essay with a clear introduction, main points with evidence, a counter-argument, and a conclusion.

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Introduction - Thesis Statement

Provide a brief introduction outlining the main argument of your essay. Consider why scribes were important and what role they played in Egyptian society.

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Explain the main importance of scribes in ancient Egypt. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
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Main Point 1: Scribes as Record-Keepers

Explain how scribes contributed to record-keeping and administration in Egypt. Support your answer with specific evidence.

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Compare the role of scribes to other societal roles in ancient Egypt. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
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Main Point 2: Scribes and Culture

Analyse the significance of scribes in preserving Egyptian culture and religion, with evidence from hieroglyphics and texts.

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Explain how hieroglyphics helped scribes preserve Egyptian beliefs and history. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
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Counter-Argument: Limitations of Scribes' Influence

Outline some limitations or criticisms of the idea that scribes were the most important figures in Egyptian society.

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Outline a counter-argument to the idea that scribes were the most influential in Egypt. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
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Conclusion - Summarising the Argument

Summarise your main points and state your overall view on the importance of scribes in ancient Egypt.

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Write a concluding paragraph summarising the significance of scribes. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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