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Essay Planning: The Significance of Tutankhamun in Ancient Egypt

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay about Tutankhamun, encouraging them to develop structured arguments supported by evidence.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Pharaohs & Pyramids
#Standard
#Essay Planning
#Tutankhamun
#Develop an understanding of Tutankhamun's role in ancient Egypt
#Learn how to structure an analytical essay
#Practice supporting points with evidence

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Essay Planning: The Significance of Tutankhamun in Ancient Egypt

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Essay Planning: The Role and Significance of Tutankhamun

Essay Question: How important was Tutankhamun in shaping ancient Egyptian history?

Introduction Thesis: Outline your overall argument about Tutankhamun's significance.

Point 1 with Evidence: Explain one reason why Tutankhamun was important, supported by specific evidence.

Point 2 with Evidence: Explain another reason, supported by specific evidence.

Counter-argument: Consider an opposing view or limitation of Tutankhamun's importance.

Conclusion: Summarise your main points and restate your overall view.

1.
What should be included in the introduction of your essay about Tutankhamun?
[2 marks]
2.
Explain one reason why Tutankhamun is considered an important pharaoh, with supporting evidence.
[3 marks]
3.
Describe another reason why Tutankhamun was significant, supported by evidence.
[3 marks]
4.
Analyse a possible limitation of Tutankhamun's importance in Egyptian history.
[5 marks]
5.
Summarise why Tutankhamun remains a significant figure in ancient Egypt today.
[2 marks]
6.
Compare Tutankhamun's reign with that of another Egyptian pharaoh of your choice.
[5 marks]
7.
Outline the main reasons why Tutankhamun's tomb is considered one of the most important archaeological discoveries.
[3 marks]
8.
Write a conclusion summarising your view on Tutankhamun's importance in ancient Egypt.
[4 marks]

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