Ancient Egypt History Worksheet for 8-Year-Olds — Printable Activities on Pharaohs, Pyramids & Hieroglyphs

Instructions

Welcome, explorer! Get ready to travel back in time to the land of pharaohs and pyramids. Read the fun facts and then try to complete all the activities below. Good luck!

Activity 1: Fun Facts about Ancient Egypt

A long, long time ago, there was a land called Ancient Egypt. It was located in Africa along a very long river called the Nile River. The rulers of Egypt were powerful kings and queens called Pharaohs. They built giant, triangle-shaped tombs called Pyramids to be their final resting place. The Egyptians didn't write with letters like we do; they used a special picture-writing called hieroglyphics! They also believed in preserving bodies for the afterlife, creating what we call a mummy.

Activity 2: Word Matching

Draw a line to connect the word on the left with its correct meaning on the right.

Activity 3: Fill in the Gaps

Use the words in the word bank to complete the sentences below.

1. The rulers of Ancient Egypt were called ____________________.

2. The giant tombs built for the rulers were called ____________________.

3. Ancient Egypt was built along the long ____________________ River.

Activity 4: Be an Egyptian Artist!

The Egyptians put special items and treasures inside their tombs. In the box below, draw a special treasure that you would want to take with you to the afterlife.

Answer Key

Activity 2: Word Matching

• Pharaoh → A king or queen of Ancient Egypt.
• Pyramid → A giant stone tomb with a triangle shape.
• Mummy → A body wrapped in cloth to preserve it.
• Hieroglyphics → Ancient Egyptian picture-writing.

Activity 3: Fill in the Gaps

1. The rulers of Ancient Egypt were called Pharaohs.
2. The giant tombs built for the rulers were called Pyramids.
3. Ancient Egypt was built along the long Nile River.

Activity 4: Be an Egyptian Artist!

Answers will vary. Great job on your creative drawing!