WorksheetsTemples tombs and Treasures (GRAPES)
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
What does the word Ancient mean?
Something that is new and modern.
Something that is fifty to one hundred years old.
Something that is extremely old, usually from a time period that is a long way in the past.
A building, artefact or piece of art.
What is a civilisation?
A group of people who live in the same place and share a common culture.
A small group living in an area far from other people.
A complex society with cities, government, a shared culture and a system of writing.
A group of friends that live in the same area who work and play together.
Which of these are not an Ancient Civilisation?
Ancient Maya
Ancient Egypt
Ancient China
Ancient London
Ancient Rome
G.R.A.P.E.S. is a It is a useful tool for understanding ancient civilizations. What does each letter stand for?
Gods
Resources
Art
People
Education
Society
Groups
Rules
Architecture (buildings)
Purpose
Exams
Schools
Geography
Religion/beliefs
Achievements
Politics (government)
Economy (trade)
Social Structure
Are rivers essential for civilisations to develop?
Yes
No
Which river did Ancient Egypt settle next to?
The Amazon
The Thames
The Nile
The Tigris
What is the purpose of the Egyptian pyramids?
To serve as astronomical observatories (space observation).
To provide housing for the workers and their families.
To serve as tombs for the pharaohs and allow them to cross over to begin their journey to the afterlife.
To store grain and food supplies for the people.
What were the main contributions of the Shang Dynasty in ancient China?
Bronze casting, writing, and central government
Pottery making, farming, and nomadic lifestyle (moving around).
Iron smelting, horse taming, and trade over the ocean.
Stone carving, hunting-gathering, and tribal leadership.
Who built the Great Pyramid of Giza?
ancient Egyptians
Romans
aliens
Atlanteans
Which ancient Chinese dynasty is known for the invention of paper and the compass?
Song Dynasty
Ming Dynasty
Han Dynasty
Qin Dynasty
What materials were used in the construction of the Egyptian pyramids?
Cement, glass, and plastic
Sand, clay, and wood
Marble, brick, and steel
Limestone, granite, and mortar
