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Ancient and Modern Egypt

This page has a collection of worksheets, puzzles, and reading comprehension passages for teaching students about ancient and modern Egypt.

Ancient and Modern Egypt

Worksheets

Fill in each blank with the word from the box that best completes the sentence.
2nd through 5th Grades
aAncient Egypt Cloze Activity
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Read this short paragraph about the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx. Then answer the questions.
2nd through 5th Grades
aGreat Pyramid of Giza & Sphinx<br>Short Reading Comp
Some geographers say the Fertile Crescent ends in Sinai, others in Upper Egypt. Find out what made a small section of an otherwise desert-filled region perfect as agriculture's birthplace.
4th and 5th Grades
aThe Fertile Crescent <br>Full Reading Comp
These ancient Egypt vocabulary cards can be cut out and used for practice or as part of a variety of games.
4th through 6th Grades
aAncient Egypt Vocabulary Cards

Scavenger Hunt

This is a fun activity for students learning about ancient Egypt. They'll find cards hidden around the room and answer questions about each one.
4th through 7th Grades
aAncient Egypt Scavenger Hunt

Ancient Egyptian Numbers

The ancient Egyptians used a base-10 number system from about 3,000 BC through about 1,000 AD. Your students will Practice place value skills and they translate numbers between ancient Egyptian and Arabic symbols.
2nd through 5th Grades
aAncient Egyptian Numbers<br>3-Digit Numbers
Ancient Egyptians used a basic base-10 number system that's easy to learn. Practice building 4-digit numbers with this worksheet.
2nd through 5th Grades
aAncient Egyptian Numbers<br>4-Digit Numbers: Part 1
Here are two more worksheets on building 4-digit numbers using Egyptian symbols.
2nd through 5th Grades
aAncient Egyptian Numbers<br>4-Digit Numbers: Part 2
Here's a more advanced version of the Egyptian number system for your students. This version will have students translating 5-digit numbers.
2nd through 6th Grades
aAncient Egyptian Numbers<br>5-Digit Numbers

Flag

Your students can use crayons or markers to color in this black and white version of the Egyptian flag.
1st through 8th Grades
aEgyptian Flag (Black & White)
This printable worksheet is a full-color version of the Egyptian flag.
1st through 8th Grades
aEgyptian Flag (Full Color)

Puzzles

Complete this crossword by using the clues to figure out the words related to ancient Egypt. Terms include: sphinx, Sahara, hieroglyphics, mummy, Giza, Tutankhamun, Cleopatra, pyramids, papyrus, Nile, delta, and pharaoh.
2nd through 5th Grades
aAncient Egypt Crossword Puzzle
This word search puzzle features words having to do with ancient Egypt, such as King Tut, hieroglyphics, pyramid, sphinx, and more.
2nd through 5th Grades
aAncient Egypt Word Search

Maps

This printable worksheet is a color map of Egypt. Prominent cities, bodies of water, and neighboring countries are labeled. Click the ALT button for a black and white version of this map.
1st through 8th Grades
aMap of Egypt
This file depicts the arch of the Fertile Crescent, showing the relative positioning of both Egypt and Mesopotamia. Key features like the Nile, Tigris, and Euphrates are marked.
1st through 8th Grades
aThe Fertile Crescent

Coloring Pages

This coloring page features an image of a pharaoh standing in front of a pyramid.
1st through 4th Grades
aColoring Page: Pharaoh
Have your students color in this image of a person riding a camel in front of three pyramids.
1st through 4th Grades
aColoring Page: Pyramids

See Also

Social Studies Worksheets

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Chapter Book - Magic Tree House:
Mummies in the Morning

If you're learning about ancient Egypt, consider reading the chapter book Magic Tree House: Mummies in the Morning by Mary Pope Osborne. This page has many printable worksheets and activities to supplement the book.

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Egypt Worksheet

Egypt Printable Map

Ancient Egypt Word Search

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