Pharaohs & Pyramids: The Valley of the Kings
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the significance of the Valley of the Kings, focusing on its vocabulary and key concepts related to ancient Egyptian burial practices and Pharaohs.
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#History
#History
#Pharaohs & Pyramids
#Standard
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#Valley of the Kings
#Define key terms related to the Valley of the Kings
#Explain the purpose of the tombs and their significance
#Compare different burial practices in ancient Egypt
#Analyse the importance of the Valley of the Kings in Egyptian history
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Pharaohs & Pyramids: The Valley of the Kings
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary and Concepts
Source A: Description of the Valley of the Kings
'The Valley of the Kings was a burial site for Egyptian Pharaohs and high officials. It is located on the west bank of the Nile near Thebes. The tombs are carved into rock and decorated with spells from the Book of the Dead to protect the Pharaohs in the afterlife.' Provenance: Excerpt from an archaeological report, 1920.
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Define the following terms: *Valley of the Kings*, *Pharaoh*, *tomb*, and *Book of the Dead*. (4 marks)
[4 marks]2.
Explain why the tombs in the Valley of the Kings were decorated with spells from the Book of the Dead. (4 marks)
[4 marks]3.
Compare the burial practices of Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings with those of other ancient cultures you know. (6 marks)
[6 marks]4.
Outline the significance of the Valley of the Kings in ancient Egyptian history. (4 marks)
[4 marks]5.
Write a brief explanation of how the tombs were constructed within the Valley of the Kings. (4 marks)
[4 marks]6.
Analyse the reasons why many tombs in the Valley of the Kings have been damaged or robbed over time. (6 marks)
[6 marks]7.
Outline the role of the archaeologist in uncovering the history of the Valley of the Kings. (4 marks)
[4 marks]8.
Compare the purpose of the Valley of the Kings with that of other famous burial sites, such as Machu Picchu or the Pyramids of Giza. (6 marks)
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