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Pharaohs & Pyramids: The Valley of the Kings

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
9 questions
~18 mins
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This worksheet provides reading comprehension exercises focused on the Valley of the Kings, exploring its significance, discoveries, and the role of pharaohs in ancient Egypt.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Pharaohs & Pyramids
#Standard
#Reading Comprehension
#Valley of the Kings
#Explain the purpose of the Valley of the Kings in ancient Egypt
#Compare different tombs and their features
#Analyse the significance of discoveries made in the Valley of the Kings
#Outline the methods used by archaeologists to uncover tombs

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Pharaohs & Pyramids: The Valley of the Kings

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to the Valley of the Kings

Source A: Ancient Egyptian Text

'The Valley of the Kings was the burial place for the pharaohs of the New Kingdom, designed to protect their tombs from robbers and to ensure their journey into the afterlife.' Provenance: Extract from an ancient Egyptian funerary inscription.

1.
Explain the main purpose of the Valley of the Kings as described in Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the purpose of the Valley of the Kings with previous burial practices in Egypt. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline how archaeologists have uncovered the tombs in the Valley of the Kings. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Describe the significance of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
B

Features of the Tombs and Their Significance

Source B: Diagram of a Typical Tomb in the Valley

'Most tombs consisted of an entry corridor leading to a burial chamber, with walls decorated with religious texts and images to aid the pharaoh in the afterlife.' Provenance: Archaeological reconstruction based on excavated tombs.

1.
Compare the typical features of tombs in the Valley of the Kings with earlier pyramid tombs. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Explain the importance of wall decorations in tombs, as described in Source B. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
3.
Analyse how the design of tombs reflects ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
C

Historical Discoveries and Ongoing Research

Source C: Modern Archaeological Report

'Ongoing excavations and advancements in technology continue to uncover new tombs and artifacts, shedding light on ancient Egyptian funerary practices.' Provenance: Recent archaeological publication.

1.
Outline how modern technology has helped archaeologists in discovering tombs in the Valley of the Kings. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Write a short paragraph explaining why the Valley of the Kings remains important for understanding ancient Egypt. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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