The Significance of the Valley of the Kings in Ancient Egypt

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
6 questions
~12 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on the importance of the Valley of the Kings in ancient Egyptian history, focusing on its role in royal burials and cultural significance.

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The Significance of the Valley of the Kings in Ancient Egypt

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Essay Planning: The Role of the Valley of the Kings in Ancient Egypt

Essay Question:

To what extent was the Valley of the Kings significant in the history of ancient Egypt?

Introduction thesis: Outline the main idea that the Valley of the Kings was a crucial site for Egyptian Pharaohs due to its religious, political, and cultural significance.

Point 1: The Valley as a royal burial site

Explain how the Valley of the Kings was used for burying Pharaohs and the reasons behind its selection.

Point 2: The religious and cultural importance

Compare the religious beliefs about the afterlife that made the Valley a sacred place for Pharaohs.

Counter-argument:

Analyse some limitations or criticisms of the Valley's significance, such as risks of tomb robbery or the decline in its use.

Conclusion:

Summarise the importance of the Valley of the Kings and evaluate its role in Egyptian history.

1.
Outline the main purpose of the Valley of the Kings in ancient Egypt. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain why Pharaohs chose the Valley of the Kings instead of the pyramids for their tombs. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the religious beliefs about the afterlife that influenced the use of the Valley of the Kings. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
Analyse some reasons why the Valley of the Kings was considered significant in ancient Egypt. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Describe some limitations or criticisms of the Valley of the Kings' significance. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Write a concluding paragraph summarising the importance of the Valley of the Kings in Egyptian history. (5 marks)
[5 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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