Exploring the Valley of the Kings: Interpretations of Ancient Egypt

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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A worksheet designed to help students interpret different historical perspectives on the significance of the Valley of the Kings in ancient Egypt. Students will compare contrasting historians' views and evaluate their arguments.

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Exploring the Valley of the Kings: Interpretations of Ancient Egypt

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Interpretations of the Significance of the Valley of the Kings

Historian A: Dr. Emily Carter – Economic Perspective "Dr. Carter argues that the Valley of the Kings was primarily a reflection of Egypt’s wealth and power during the New Kingdom. She emphasizes the resources dedicated to constructing elaborate tombs as evidence of Egypt’s economic strength. Her view suggests that the scale and grandeur of the tombs were designed to showcase the state’s economic prosperity and control over resources, serving both political and economic purposes."

Historian B: Professor Mark Reynolds – Social Perspective "Professor Reynolds contends that the Valley of the Kings reveals much about Egyptian society and religious beliefs. He emphasizes the personal and spiritual significance of the tombs for the pharaohs and their followers. According to him, the focus was less on wealth and more on the religious importance of ensuring the pharaohs' immortality, reflecting societal values and spiritual beliefs rather than just economic power."

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Questions

1.
Summarize each historian's view on the significance of the Valley of the Kings.
[3 marks]
2.
Explain why Dr. Carter and Professor Reynolds have different views about the Valley of the Kings.
[4 marks]
3.
Evaluate which historian's interpretation is more convincing and justify your answer.
[6 marks]
4.
Outline how the different perspectives help us understand the Valley of the Kings better.
[3 marks]
5.
Compare the approaches of the two historians and discuss which is more effective in explaining the importance of the Valley.
[6 marks]
6.
Describe the types of evidence that might support each historian's view.
[3 marks]
7.
Analyse how the different perspectives influence our understanding of ancient Egyptian society.
[6 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
Updated
1/1/2026
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