WorksheetsRI.4.1 and 4.2 - Egyptian Pyramids
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 24mins
What was the primary purpose of the pyramids in ancient Egypt?
To serve as a palace for the Pharaoh
To act as a temple for worship
To function as a tomb for the Pharaoh
To be a fortress for defense
How old are the Great Pyramids of Egypt estimated to be?
1,000 years old
2,000 years old
3,000 years old
4,000 years old
Who was the most well-known pyramid in Egypt built for?
Pharaoh Tutankhamun
Pharaoh Ramses
Pharaoh Khufu
Pharaoh Akhenaten
What material were the blocks of the pyramids made from?
Granite
Limestone
Marble
Sandstone
How much did each stone block used in the pyramids weigh?
1 ton
2.5 tons
5 tons
10 tons
What was the original color of the pyramids?
Black
Red
White
Gold
What did the Ancient Egyptians add inside the pyramids to protect them?
Guards
Traps and trick doors
Moats
Watchtowers
What is carved on the walls of the pyramids to scare robbers?
Pictures of gods
Curses
Maps
Stories
What does one pyramid wall say about entering the tomb of a Pharaoh?
"Beware of the curse"
"Riches await the brave"
"Death comes on wings"
"Enter at your own risk"
What main idea is best supported by the second paragraph?
a. Egyptian pyramids are thousands of years old.
Egyptian pyramids were used as a place to bury Pharaohs.
Building the pyramids was a great task.
Many Egyptian Pharaohs were buried with jewels, food, and furniture.
Which paragraph does this fact belong in?
the first paragraph
the second paragraph
the third paragraph
the fourth paragraph
Which sentence best supports the main idea of the last paragraph?
The Egyptians tried to build pyramids that would keep their
Pharaohs safe, but many pyramids have been robbed.
Building the pyramids was a difficult job.
Tomb robbers experience a terrible curse..
Boys or girls could become Pharaoh in ancient Egypt. Pharaohs
were chosen from the same family of the current Pharaoh.
