Ancient Egyptian Pyramids Worksheet
Explore the history, purpose, and construction of the ancient Egyptian pyramids with this engaging worksheet for Grade 6 social studies.
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Ancient Egyptian Pyramids
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the image provided to help you visualize the pyramids.
The Great Pyramids of Giza are among the most famous and oldest ancient wonders of the world. They were built as tombs for pharaohs and their consorts during the Old Kingdom period of ancient Egypt.
1. The Great Pyramids of Giza were built as for ancient Egyptian pharaohs.
2. The period during which most large pyramids were built is known as the Kingdom.
3. The Sphinx, often associated with the Giza pyramids, has the body of a lion and the head of a .
4. What material was primarily used to build the Egyptian pyramids?
Wood
Mud bricks
Limestone blocks
Metal
5. Describe one theory about how the ancient Egyptians built the pyramids.
6. All pyramids in Egypt are located in the same area.
True
False
Match the term to its definition.
7. Pharaoh
a. The ruler of ancient Egypt
8. Sarcophagus
b. A stone coffin, typically adorned with a sculpture or inscription
9. Hieroglyphics
c. A system of writing using pictures and symbols