Ancient Egypt Religion & Culture

Which of the following social groups in ancient Egypt held the most power?

• Farmers

• Artisans

• Government Officials

• Pharaohs

Which of the following is NOT a part of the ancient Egyptian belief system?

• Reincarnation

• Afterlife

• Gods

• Powerful Cats

Why did ancient Egyptians build pyramids?

• To have a place to go worship their Gods.

• As homes for the Priests.

• To have a tomb for Pharaohs to rest in and be sent to the afterlife.

• None of the above.

Even though not all social classes in ancient Egypt were considered close to the Gods, everyone still worshipped the Gods. Why?

• Egyptians believed their Gods controlled everything, so they worshipped to make them happy.

• Egyptians believed that the Gods would place them in a higher social class in their next life.

• They would receive extra money each time they worshipped.

• All of the above.

If a social class was viewed as having a closer connection to the Gods then they gained more...

• Responsibilities to worship and gift the Gods.

• Power and respect.

• Disrespect and punishment/

• Belongings to bring with them in the afterlife.

Why did the Egyptians perform good deeds?

• To keep their "heart light" so that it can be weighed in the afterlife.

• To receive good Karma.

• To keep the Gods happy.

• Egyptians did not perform good deeds.

How were temples used in the lives of ancient Egyptians?

• As places for schooling

• A place to worship the Gods and bring them gifts

• Storing extra food such as grain.

• All of the above.

Why did the Pharaoh have all the power in ancient Egypt?

• Egyptians voted in a Pharaoh and allowed them to rule.

• It was believed that the Pharaoh was chosen by the Gods to rule or was a living God themselves.

• Pharaohs did not have all of the power. Power was split between the government and common people.

• They earned it by winning a series of battles against competitors.