Ancient Egypt: Tombs and Treasures

What were pyramids?

• Pyramids were used as ancient temples for worship.
• Pyramids were built as living quarters for pharaohs.
• Pyramids were primarily used for agricultural storage.
• Pyramids were tombs built for pharaohs in Egypt.

What is the most famous pyramid in Egypt?

• The Pyramid of Giza.

• The Pyramid of Djoser.

• The Red Pyramid.

• The Bent Pyramid.

What was typically found inside a pyramid?

• Temples for worshipping the gods.

• Artifacts and treasures for the afterlife.

• Living quarters for the pharaoh's family.

• Storage for food and supplies.

The bodies of rich Egyptians were prepared for the next life in a special way. The body was preserved in a process called

• mummification
• embalming
• cremation
• burial

The preserved body of a dead pharaoh is called a

The mummy was places inside a decorated coffin called

• sarcophagus
• crypt
• tomb
• vault

The Great Pyramid of Giza served as the tomb for Pharaoh .......

• Ramses II

• Nefertiti

• Khufu

• Cleopatra

Passageways inside the pyramid were designed to confuse ......

• intruders and tomb robbers

• construction workers
• archaeologists
• tourists

1. 
   True or False

2. Pyramids were a symbol of power and wealth

• True

• False

True or False

Most pyramids were built far away from the river. 

• True

• False