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Pharaohs & Pyramids: Interpreting Ramses II

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores different historical interpretations of Ramses II, encouraging students to compare and evaluate contrasting views about his reign and legacy.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Pharaohs & Pyramids
#Standard
#Interpretations
#Ramses II
#Compare different historian perspectives on Ramses II
#Explain reasons for differing interpretations
#Evaluate which interpretation is more convincing based on evidence

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Pharaohs & Pyramids: Interpreting Ramses II

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Interpretations of Ramses II

Historian A: John Doe – Economic Perspective

'Ramses II's reign was marked by significant economic growth. His extensive building projects, including temples and monuments, stimulated trade and crafts. The influx of resources and labor reflect a thriving economy that enabled Egypt to project power across the region.'

Historian B: Jane Smith – Social Perspective

'While Ramses II's constructions are impressive, they primarily served to reinforce his authority and divine status. His focus on grand monuments was more about consolidating his power among the elite and less about benefiting the common people.'

1.
Summarize each historian's view on Ramses II's reign.
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the reasons why these two historians have different views about Ramses II.
[4 marks]
3.
Evaluate which historian's perspective you find more convincing and explain why.
[6 marks]
4.
Outline the main differences between the two historians' views.
[3 marks]
5.
Explain how the evidence presented by each historian supports their view.
[4 marks]
6.
Identify one piece of evidence that could support either historian's view and explain its significance.
[3 marks]
7.
Compare how each historian’s perspective influences their interpretation of Ramses II’s legacy.
[4 marks]
8.
Summarize what these differing views tell us about how historians interpret ancient rulers.
[3 marks]

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