Worksheet: Egyptian Civilization | General Knowledge Encyclopedia - Class 8 PDF Download

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: Which river is closely associated with the Egyptian Civilization?
(a) Nile
(b) Amazon
(c) Ganges
(d) Yangtze

Q2: What is the name of the ancient Egyptian writing system?
(a) Cuneiform
(b) Hieroglyphics
(c) Sanskrit
(d) Latin

Q3: Who was the ruler of Egypt in ancient times?
(a) Pharaoh
(b) Sultan
(c) Emperor
(d) King

Q4: Which famous structure in Egypt is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
(a) Colosseum
(b) Taj Mahal
(c) Great Wall of China
(d) Pyramid of Giza

Q5: Which of the following was an important Egyptian deity associated with the sun?
(a) Anubis
(b) Osiris
(c) Ra
(d) Isis

Section B: Short Questions

Q1: Describe the significance of the Nile River in ancient Egyptian civilization.

Q2: Explain the process of mummification practiced by ancient Egyptians.

Q3: What were hieroglyphics, and why were they essential for communication in ancient Egypt?

Q4: Discuss the role of Pharaohs in ancient Egypt and their connection to religion.

Q5: Name three famous pyramids in Egypt and their purposes.

Section C: Fill in the Blanks

Q1: The Egyptian civilization emerged along the banks of the __________ River.

Q2: The ancient Egyptians built monumental structures called __________ as tombs for their pharaohs.

Q3: The writing system of ancient Egypt was known as __________.

Q4: The last ruler of ancient Egypt was __________, who was defeated by the Romans.

Q5: The annual flooding of the Nile River brought fertile __________ to the surrounding land.

Section D: True or False

Q1: The Nile River flows southward.

Q2: The Great Sphinx of Giza has the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh.

Q3: The ancient Egyptians practiced monotheism, worshipping only one god.

Q4: The Rosetta Stone was instrumental in deciphering hieroglyphics.

Q5: The ancient Egyptians believed in the concept of an afterlife. 

Section E: Match the Column