This free 6th grade social studies worksheet covers ancient Egyptian civilization — the Nile, pharaohs, pyramids, and hieroglyphics.
Ancient Egypt was one of the world's first great civilizations, developing along the Nile River in northeastern Africa. The Nile flooded every year, depositing rich soil that allowed Egyptians to grow food in an otherwise desert region. Egyptian society was ruled by pharaohs, who were considered gods as well as kings. Ordinary Egyptians built massive pyramids as tombs for their pharaohs. The Egyptians developed one of the earliest writing systems, called hieroglyphics, which used pictures and symbols to record information. Ancient Egyptian civilization lasted for over 3,000 years.
Ancient Egypt is a foundational topic in 6th grade world history. This worksheet introduces students to the key features of Egyptian civilization and challenges them to think about how geography shaped one of the ancient world's greatest cultures.