Pharaohs & Pyramids: Giza
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the vocabulary and key concepts related to the Pharaohs and Pyramids of Giza, encouraging students to explain, compare, and analyse historical ideas.
Topics covered:
#History
#History
#Pharaohs & Pyramids
#Standard
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#Giza
#Understand key vocabulary related to Ancient Egypt and Giza
#Explain the purpose and significance of pyramids
#Compare different aspects of Pharaohs' roles and pyramid construction
#Analyse the importance of Giza in Ancient Egyptian culture
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Pharaohs & Pyramids: Giza
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary and Concepts of Giza
Source A: Ancient Text on Pyramid Construction
'The pyramids were built as tombs for the Pharaohs, to ensure their journey into the afterlife and to demonstrate their power.' Provenance: Ancient Egyptian inscription from a temple wall, circa 1300 BCE.
1.
Explain what the term 'Pharaoh' means in the context of Ancient Egypt. (3 marks)
[3 marks]2.
Compare the purposes of pyramids and temples in Ancient Egypt. (4 marks)
[4 marks]3.
Outline the significance of Giza in Ancient Egyptian civilization. (4 marks)
[4 marks]4.
Write a brief explanation of why the pyramids at Giza are considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. (3 marks)
[3 marks]5.
Analyse how the construction of the pyramids reflected the power of the Pharaohs. (6 marks)
[6 marks]6.
Compare the roles of the Pharaoh and the priests in Ancient Egypt. (4 marks)
[4 marks]7.
Outline the process of how the pyramids were built according to historical understanding. (5 marks)
[5 marks]8.
Explain why the Pyramids of Giza remain important to Egypt today. (3 marks)
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