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Egyptian Achievements Chapter 4 Section 4

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is papyrus?

a)

a long lasting paper like material made from reeds

b)

the Egyptian writing system

c)

a stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics

d)

a tall four sided pillar with a point on top

2.
What is the ancient Egyptian writing system called?
a)
cuneiform
b)
the alphabet
c)
hieroglyphics
d)
pictographs
3.
A tall four-sided pillar that is pointed at the top is called a _____________.
a)
teepee
b)
pyramid
c)
obelisk
d)
church
4.
Where can an obelisk be found in the United States?
a)
Kenosha
b)
Washington DC
c)
New York
d)
Africa
5.
Temple art was created to honor the gods.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
The Sphinx has the head of a Pharaoh and the body of a...
a)
Snake
b)
Scarab Beetle
c)
Lion
d)
Dog
7.

_______ ended up being the key to reading hieroglyphics

a)

King Tut's Tomb

b)

The Pyramids

c)

Shadoof

d)

The Rosetta Stone

8.

The first type of paper they developed was:

a)

Cotton

b)

Construction

c)

Poppyseed

d)

Papyrus

9.

Why were Egyptian temples built?

a)

To make Egypt look nice

b)

To honor the gods

c)

To show off their decorating skills

d)

To display artwork

10.

True or false: Egyptian temples were NOT highly decorated

a)

True

b)

False