4 grade Story from the past: Egypt

Read and choose the answer:

What did the ancient Egyptians build?

A long time ago, Egypt was one of the greatest civilizations in the world. The ancient Egyptians built huge pyramids that stood tall in the desert. They used stones so heavy that people still wonder how they moved them. The most famous pyramids are the ones in Giza, and they were built as tombs for the pharaohs, the rulers of Egypt.

The pharaohs ruled Egypt like kings and queens. They wore golden crowns and owned treasures that shone brightly. One of the most famous pharaohs, Tutankhamun, became king when he was just a boy. His tomb, filled with amazing treasures, was discovered many years later.

The ancient Egyptians invented many things that we still use today. They wrote on papyrus, which was an early kind of paper. They also created a system of writing called hieroglyphics, using pictures instead of letters.

Why did they build the pyramids in Giza?

Who was Tutankhamun?

What did the ancient Egyptians write on?

What were hieroglyphics?

The ancient Egyptians built pyramids using very heavy stones.

The pyramids in Giza were built for farmers to live in.

Tutankhamun became a pharaoh when he was a young boy.

Papyrus was an early form of paper used for writing.

The ancient Egyptians wrote using letters like we do today.

Complete sentences with words. There are some words you don't need.

papyrus, pyramids, wonder, pharaohs, king, tombs

• The ancient Egyptians built huge ____          ____ in the desert.
  

• The pyramids in Giza were tombs for the ____          ____.
  

• Tutankhamun became ___      _____ when he was just a boy.
  

• The ancient Egyptians wrote on ___         _____ using hieroglyphics.