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Ancient Pyramids Worksheet

Explore the history and purpose of ancient pyramids with this engaging worksheet for 5th graders.

Grade 5 Social studies HistoryAncient CivilizationsPyramids
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Ancient Pyramids Worksheet

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the image below to help you answer some questions.

Pyramids of Giza

1. What ancient civilization built the most famous pyramids?

a

Roman

b

Egyptian

c

Greek

d

Chinese

2. What was the primary purpose of the Egyptian pyramids?

a

Homes for pharaohs

b

Tombs for pharaohs

c

Storage for grain

d

Temples for worship

3. The Great Pyramid of Giza was built for Pharaoh  .

4. The ancient Egyptians believed in an  , and the pyramids were built to help pharaohs reach it.

5. Only pharaohs were buried in pyramids.

T

True

F

False

6. Pyramids were built using modern machinery.

T

True

F

False

7. Describe one challenge the ancient Egyptians faced when building the pyramids.

8. Besides Egypt, in what other part of the world were pyramids built by ancient civilizations?