Vocabulary & Concepts: Pharaohs & Pyramids - Tutankhamun

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary & Concepts: Pharaohs & Pyramids - Tutankhamun

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Vocabulary Building: Key Terms

Source A: Definitions from a history textbook

'Pharaoh: The title used for the ancient Egyptian kings, regarded as gods on Earth. Pyramid: A monumental structure with a square base and four triangular sides, built as a tomb for the Pharaoh. Mummy: A preserved body of a dead person, specially prepared for burial in ancient Egypt. Tomb: A chamber for the dead, often decorated and filled with grave goods. Afterlife: The belief in life after death, a central concept in Egyptian religion.'

1.
Define the term 'pharaoh' and explain its significance in ancient Egypt. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the purposes of a pyramid and a tomb in ancient Egypt. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the concept of the afterlife in ancient Egyptian belief. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Focus on Tutankhamun

Source B: Description of Tutankhamun's tomb

'Tutankhamun's tomb, discovered in 1922, was remarkably intact and contained a wealth of artifacts. It provided valuable insights into Egyptian burial practices and beliefs.'

Historian View:

'The discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb was crucial because it revealed much about the material culture and religious practices of the 18th Dynasty.'

1.
Explain why the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb was important for understanding ancient Egypt. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the significance of Tutankhamun’s tomb with other Egyptian tombs. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline what the artifacts found in Tutankhamun’s tomb tell us about ancient Egyptian beliefs. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Concepts & Beliefs

Source C: Excerpt from an Egyptologist's analysis

'The grandeur of Egyptian tombs reflects their focus on the afterlife and the divine status of the pharaohs. The artifacts symbolize their journey and status in the spiritual realm.'

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Explain how Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife influenced the design of tombs. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the role of artifacts in Egyptian tombs with their role in other ancient cultures. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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1/1/2026
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