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Prepare to Teach - Ancient Egypt

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What were the Egyptian pyramids used for?

a)

Palaces

b)

Tombs

c)

Fortresses

d)

Temples

2.

Who built the Great Pyramid of Giza?

a)

Ramses II

b)

Khufu

c)

Tutankhamun

d)

Djoser

3.

What is the name of the first pyramid ever built in Egypt?

a)

Red

b)

Bent

c)

Step

d)

Great

4.

What material was mainly used to build the pyramids?

a)
Sandstone blocks
b)
Marble blocks
c)
Limestone blocks
d)
Concrete blocks
5.

How did ancient Egyptians move the large stones to build the pyramids?

a)
Wooden sledges, ramps, and manpower were used to move the large stones to build the pyramids.
b)
Teleportation devices
c)
Magic spells
d)
Aliens using advanced technology
6.

What is a "schist" and why was it used in some pyramids?

a)

A type of pottery

b)

A type of decoration

c)

A type of rock used in some pyramid construction

d)

A type of plant used in pyramid gardens

7.

What is the difference between a step pyramid and a true pyramid?

a)

Step pyramids have a smooth surface, while true pyramids have steps

b)

True pyramids have a smooth surface, while step pyramids have layers

c)

Step pyramids were built first, then true pyramids were built later

d)

There is no difference between them

8.

How did the ancient Egyptians align the pyramids with the stars or cardinal points?

a)

Water levels and shadows

b)

Star observations and measurements

c)

Compass readings and maps

d)

Sun dials and calendars

9.

What were the Pyramid Texts?

a)

Books about pyramid construction

b)

Ancient Egyptian religious writings

c)

Maps of pyramid locations

d)

Recipes for pyramid building materials

10.

What happened to the pyramids over time?

a)

They were covered in gold

b)

They were used as observatories

c)

They faced erosion and damage

d)

They were relocated to other countries