Exploring Hieroglyphics
A Grade 4 social studies worksheet introducing students to ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, their purpose, and how they were used.
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Exploring Hieroglyphics
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions will ask you to look at the image provided.
Hieroglyphics were a system of writing used by the ancient Egyptians. These pictures and symbols were carved into stone monuments, painted on tombs, and written on papyrus. Each symbol could represent an object, a sound, or an idea.
1. What is the name of the writing system used by ancient Egyptians?
Alphabet
Cuneiform
Hieroglyphics
Sanskrit
2. Where would you most likely find hieroglyphics?
On modern newspapers
Carved into ancient Egyptian tombs
On computer screens
In children's storybooks
3. Hieroglyphics were a system of writing that used and symbols.
4. The ancient Egyptians often wrote hieroglyphics on , which was a type of paper made from a plant.
5. Look at the image below. What do you notice about the hieroglyphs?
6. Each hieroglyphic symbol could only represent one specific object.
True
False