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Understanding Scribes and Hieroglyphics in Ancient Egypt

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A source analysis worksheet exploring the role of scribes and their work in ancient Egypt through primary sources.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Hieroglyphics
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Scribes
#Explain the role of scribes in ancient Egyptian society
#Compare different perspectives on hieroglyphic writing
#Analyse the usefulness and reliability of primary sources about scribes

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Understanding Scribes and Hieroglyphics in Ancient Egypt

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Source Analysis: The Role of Scribes in Ancient Egypt

Source A: A Scribe's Diary

"As a scribe, I spend my days inscribing the words of the Pharaoh and recording the daily happenings of the land. My work involves carefully carving hieroglyphs onto papyrus and stone. It is a job that requires patience, skill, and knowledge of the complex writing system. The scribes are highly respected in our society because we preserve the history and administration of Egypt. Sometimes, I feel the weight of history on my shoulders, knowing that my work will last for thousands of years. Our role is vital, yet often overlooked by others who see us only as writers."
Provenance: An anonymous scribe, 1250 BCE, a personal diary entry describing the daily work and societal role of scribes in ancient Egypt.

1.
What does Source A tell us about the work of scribes in ancient Egypt? (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the purpose of Source A with what you know about the societal role of scribes. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline how reliable Source A might be as evidence about scribes in ancient Egypt. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Explain the significance of scribes for ancient Egyptian society based on Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
5.
Analyse the limitations of Source A as a primary source about scribes. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
6.
Compare the perspective in Source A with what you know about the social hierarchy in ancient Egypt. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Explain how the source helps us understand the importance of writing in ancient Egypt. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
8.
Summarise the main points about scribes in ancient Egypt based on the source. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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