Instructions
Complete the following questions to the best of your ability. Write your answers clearly and use complete sentences where needed.
Ancient Civilizations
1. Which river was central to the development of ancient Egyptian civilization?
2. The Great Pyramid of Giza was built as a tomb for which pharaoh?
3. What was the name of the process where ancient Egyptians preserved bodies to prevent decay?
4. Which ancient civilization is credited with the invention of the wheel?
5. The Rosetta Stone helped scholars decipher which ancient language?
Early Explorers
6. Which explorer is famous for sailing across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492 believing he could reach Asia?
7. The Vikings were skilled sailors who came from which country?
8. What was the main reason European explorers wanted to find a new route to Asia in the 1400s?
Imagine History
9. If you could witness any event in history, what would it be and why?
Fun Facts
10. Which ancient civilization built the Great Wall to protect its borders?
Graph It Out!
Draw a simple map of the Mediterranean region and label the locations of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Indus Valley.
True or False
11. True or False: The Shang Dynasty was known for its use of bronze weapons and tools.
12. True or False: Marco Polo traveled the Silk Road to reach China.
Connecting the Dots
Match the terms on the left with the correct description on the right:
Short Essay
13. Describe the importance of the Nile River to ancient Egyptian society.
Word Search
Find and circle the following words: PYRAMID, MUMMY, SPHINX, PHARAOH, NILE, WHEEL, EXPLORER
Think Deep
14. If you could ask one question to a historian studying ancient civilizations, what would it be?
Draw Your Answer
15. Draw a picture of your favorite historical site and describe why it interests you.
History Mystery
16. Solve the riddle: I was built to last forever, but I have faced many threats through the centuries. What am I?
Would You Rather…
17. Would you rather be an archaeologist uncovering ancient ruins or an historian studying documents from the past? Why?
Guess the Tool
18. Match the ancient tool with its purpose:
Find the Patterns
19. List three ways ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Indus Valley were similar.
Who Was…
20. Choose a historical figure from this worksheet and give three interesting facts about them.