Interpreting the Significance of Tutankhamun

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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~14 mins
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This worksheet explores different historical interpretations of Pharaoh Tutankhamun's significance and impact. Students will compare contrasting viewpoints from historians and evaluate their arguments.

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Interpreting the Significance of Tutankhamun

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Understanding Different Historical Interpretations of Tutankhamun

Historian A: Dr. Emily Carter – Economic Perspective "Dr. Carter argues that Tutankhamun's significance lies primarily in his role in stabilizing Egypt's economy after the Amarna period. She suggests that his reign helped restore trade routes and revitalize the economy, which had been weakened by previous conflicts and religious upheaval. His tomb's wealth indicates the economic prosperity during his rule, and his burial goods reflect a focus on economic recovery rather than political or religious reforms. Therefore, Tutankhamun's importance is best understood through his economic impact on Egypt's stability and prosperity."

Historian B: Professor Mark Hughes – Social Perspective "Professor Hughes emphasizes Tutankhamun's importance as a symbol of religious and cultural renewal. He believes that Tutankhamun's reign marked a return to traditional Egyptian religious practices after Akhenaten's monotheism. The discovery of his tomb, filled with religious artifacts and symbols, supports this view. Hughes argues that Tutankhamun's significance is rooted in his role in restoring social cohesion and religious identity, which had been challenged during his predecessors' rule. His legacy is therefore best seen as a social and religious rebirth for Egypt."

1.
Summarize each historian's view on why Tutankhamun was important. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the two historians' perspectives and explain why they differ. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Evaluate which historian provides a more convincing interpretation of Tutankhamun's significance. (8 marks)
[8 marks]
4.
Outline why different historians might interpret Tutankhamun's reign differently. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Describe how the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb has influenced interpretations of his reign. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
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Explain why it is important to consider multiple perspectives when studying Tutankhamun. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Analyse which aspect—economic, social, or religious—do you think was most important for Tutankhamun's legacy? Justify your answer. (8 marks)
[8 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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