Year 4 History Revision notes

What is the largest and most famous pyramid?

• Pyramid of Tutankhamun

• Great Pyramid of Khufu

• Valley of the Kings

Where were pharaohs buried after 1540 BCE?

• Thebes

• Pyramids

• Valley of the Kings

What writing system did the Egyptians develop?

• Hieroglyphics

• Alphabet

• Sumerian script

What made it possible for the Ancient Egyptian civilization to develop in a mostly desert country?

• The presence of many oases

• The annual flooding of the Nile River

• Heavy rainfall in the mountains

Who were the pharaohs?

• The kings and queens of Ancient Egypt

• The priests of Ancient Egypt

• The slaves of Ancient Egypt

What did Ancient Egyptian farmers use to lift water from channels onto their fields?

• Shaduf

• Bucket

• Pump

What was the most important river to the Ancient Egyptians?

• Nile

• Tigris

• Euphrates

What were Ancient Egyptian houses mainly made of?

• Wood

• Brick and straw

• Stone

What was the main purpose of building pyramids?

• To store food.

• To house the pharaoh's family.

• To protect the pharaoh's mummy and treasures.

Why is Tutankhamun considered one of the most famous pharaohs?

• He ruled Egypt for the longest time.

• His tomb was discovered almost undisturbed after thousands of years.

• He was the most powerful pharaoh in Egyptian history.