wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

NEW

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

World of Wonders: The Great Pyramid of Khufu

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Great Pyramid has 2 names, true or false

a)

No, it has 3 names

b)

Its only name is the Great Pyramid

c)

Yes, it is sometimes called the pyramid of Keops or of Khufu

d)

It is called the sphinx

2.

How were ancient Egyptians able to build the pyramid without technology? How did they succeed in creating almost perfect shape?

a)

They did not build it. Aliens did.

b)

They used a system of ropes and markings on the ground in front of the pyramid. They used the shadow of the pyramid to follow the plan. They used Pythagore's theorem to create a perfect triangular shape.

c)

They followed their guts and had a giant ruler. They adjusted the shape when they saw it was getting crooked.

d)

They asked the Greek to come build it for them. It cost them a lot of money and almost ruined the Pharaoh.

3.

Name the rooms inside the pyramid (not counting air vents and other weird spaces)

a)

Hidden entrance, king's room and church

b)

Hidden entrance, first corridor, queen's room, treasure room

c)

King's chamber, treasure room, burial room

d)

King's chamber, queen's chamber and grand gallery

4.

How long did it take to build the pyramid?

a)

Between 14 to 20 years

b)

50 years

c)

Between 5 to 10 years

d)

100 years

5.

What is the most likely way they transported the blocks to the top of the pyramid?

a)

They used a giant ramp that was as high and long as the pyramid.

b)

They used "tunnel" ramps inside the pyramid.

c)

Aliens used beaming rays and made the blocks float.

d)

They drank magic potion giving superhuman strength.

6.

How were the builders able to turn the blocks around when they arrived at the corner of the pyramid?

a)

They added 3 men to the team and pushed harder.

b)

The corners of the pyramid were left open and they would use a team of 6 men to turn the blocks around.

c)

The corners of the pyramid were left open, and they used a crane to turn the blocks around.

d)

Again, the builders were not humans, aliens used beaming rays and floated the blocks around.

7.

How old is the pyramid of Khufu?

a)

It is around 2000 years old.

b)

At least 7000 years old.

c)

Around 4000 years old.

d)

Around 5000 years old.

8.

The Pharaoh ________________ ordered the pyramid to build as his ___________.

a)

Khufu; tomb

b)

vizier; tomb

c)

Hemon; tomb

d)

Khufu; wonder of the world

9.

What was the name of the pyramid's architect?

a)

Amon

b)

Hemon

c)

Tutankhamon

d)

Imotep

10.

How heavy are most of the blocks forming of the pyramid?

a)

Heavy enough to crush someone's face.

b)

About 1 ton each.

c)

Most blocks are between 2 or 3 tons.

d)

Most blocks weight about 5 tons.