History 4.02

Is this statement true or false?

Egyptian pyramids were similar to Sumerian ziggurats in that both were remarkable feats of engineering that required huge numbers of laborers and complex organization.

• True

• False

Why did the Egyptians call their king pharaoh?

• Thinking it was disrespectful to speak directly about a god-king, they referred to the palace instead.

• The Egyptians borrowed the title from the Sumerians.

• Calling such a powerful ruler king was not enough, and the word pharaoh means god-king.

• The king wore the Double Crown of Egypt, and the word means "he who rules all."

Which god or goddess is not correctly matched with his or her role?

• Osiris: ruler of the dead

• Nut: ensured good harvests

• Re: god of the sun

• Isis: healed children

Why did the Egyptians mummify bodies?

• They worshipped their dead ancestors.

• They believed humans would need their bodies in the afterlife.

• They wanted to keep the dead near them.

• They believed mummies had magical powers.

Is this statement true or false?

Ancient Egyptians explained the mysteries of nature as the actions of their many gods.

• True

• False

Is this statement true or false?

Most Egyptians did not believe in an afterlife and focused only on life here and now.

• True

• False

Why did the Egyptians build pyramids?

• to be offerings to Horus, patron deity of the king

• to commemorate the joining of Upper and Lower Egypt

• to serve as tombs for royalty and as homes for the next life

• to serve as homes for the Egyptian gods