Ancient Egypt Quiz

What is a "Pharaoh"?

• the ruler of an ancient Egyptian kingdom

• the boss

• a kingdom

• ancient

a line of rulers from the same family of a country

• Hierarchy

• Dynasty

• Kingdomship

• Succession

What ingredient was essential in creating a mummy?

• Potassium

• Salt

• Bronze

• Rubber

Official name of Egyptian pictorial writing

• Hieroglyphics

• Papyrus

• Artisans

• Osiris Writings

What river is essential to Egypt's survival

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Yellow River

• Euphrates River

What helped scientists understand hieroglyphics?

• Hierarchy Plan

• Rosetta Stone

• Book of the Dead

• Artisans Diary

Why were Pharaoh's mummified?

• to preserve them for the afterlife

• to save them for us to see today

• to terrify enemies

• to satisfy the gods

What was the purpose of Egyptian pyramids?

• tombs

• religious ceremonies

• to be closer to the gods

• to keep enemies away

What is the name of the huge lion/human statue built next to the great pyramids?

• Tut

• Khudufu

• papyrus

• Sphinx

What are the name of the containers that the organs or mummies were put into?

• Canopic Jars

• Senet Jars

• Organ Jars

• Nile Jars