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The pyramids of Ancient Egypt

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the main purpose of the pyramids in Ancient Egypt?

a)

To serve as a temple for gods

b)

To store food and supplies

c)

To serve as tombs for pharaohs

d)

To be a place for public meetings

2.

Which river was essential to life in Ancient Egypt?

a)

The amazon

b)

The Nile River

c)

The Ganges

d)

The Mississippi

3.

Who was the Sphinx meant to guard?

a)

The gods

b)

The royal family

c)

The pyramids and tombs

d)

The entire city

4.

What type of writing did the Ancient Egyptians use?

a)

Alphabet letters

b)

Roman numerals

c)

Pictographs called hieroglyphics

d)

Cuneiform

5.

Which is the largest and most famous pyramid in Egypt?

a)

Pyramid of Khafre

b)

Step Pyramid

c)

Bent Pyramid

d)

The Great Pyramid of Giza

6.

Which material was primarily used to build the pyramids?

a)

Wood

b)

Granite and limestone

c)

Bronze

d)

Marble

7.

How did Ancient Egyptians preserve the bodies of their dead?

a)

Freezing

b)

Mummification

c)

Cremation

d)

Burying without preservation

8.

What was a pharaoh in Ancient Egypt?

a)

The ruler or king of Egypt

b)

A warrior

c)

A god of the Nile

d)

A type of priest