World History Events

Worksheet Description

This worksheet presents a series of geometry word problems that are themed around significant world history events and landmarks. The problems engage students with tasks such as calculating the square base area of the Great Pyramid of Giza, determining the elliptical base area of the Colosseum, and finding the length of a section of the Great Wall of China. Other historical references include the Parthenon, the Nazca Lines, Machu Picchu, the Sphinx, the intricate marble inlay of the Taj Mahal, Pompeii, and Stonehenge, with questions tailored to each landmark’s unique geometric features.

The worksheet is designed to teach students how to calculate area, perimeter, and circumference using real-world examples from history. It aims to reinforce their understanding of geometry by applying it to familiar historical structures and sites, providing context to mathematical concepts. By solving these problems, students can appreciate the scale and design of these monuments while practicing their geometric calculations. This method also helps to integrate learning across disciplines, showing how math is connected to history and culture.

Example Problems

1. In ancient Egypt, the Great Pyramid of Giza had a square base with sides measuring 230 meters. Calculate the pyramid’s base area in square meters.

2. The Colosseum in ancient Rome is an elliptical amphitheater with a major axis of 188 meters and a minor axis of 156 meters. Determine its approximate area in square meters.

3. The Great Wall of China stretches over 21,000 kilometers across various terrains. If a section of the wall has a length of 250 meters, how many sections are there along its length?

4. In ancient Greece, the Parthenon temple’s front facade features 8 Doric columns. If each column has a diameter of 1.5 meters, what is the total length of the columns?

5. The Nazca Lines in Peru include a famous geoglyph known as the Hummingbird, which has a wingspan of 66 meters. Calculate the approximate area of the Hummingbird in square meters.

6. The ancient city of Machu Picchu in Peru is situated on a mountain ridge with an elevation of 2,430 meters above sea level. If a hiker starts at an elevation of 1,920 meters, how many meters must they ascend to reach Machu Picchu?

7. The Sphinx of Giza has a body length of approximately 73 meters. Determine the approximate perimeter of the Sphinx’s body in meters.