Exploring Hieroglyphics

A Grade 3 social studies worksheet about ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, including their purpose and examples.

Grade 3 Social studies HistoryAncient CivilizationsHieroglyphics

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Exploring Hieroglyphics

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Hieroglyphics were a system of writing used by the ancient Egyptians. They used pictures and symbols to represent words and sounds. Let's learn more about them!

1. What ancient civilization used hieroglyphics?

Romans

Egyptians

Greeks

Chinese

2. Hieroglyphics used mostly to represent words and sounds.

Letters

Numbers

Pictures and symbols

Shapes

Here are some examples of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs:

3. Hieroglyphics were a form of used by ancient Egyptians.

4. The ancient Egyptians used and symbols to write hieroglyphics.

5. Hieroglyphics are still used today by most people.

True

False

6. Only kings and queens in ancient Egypt knew how to read hieroglyphics.

True

False

7. Why do you think the ancient Egyptians used pictures and symbols instead of letters like we do today?