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