Art and Architecture of Ancient Egypt

According to the first paragraph of the text, what has allowed historians to learn so much about Egyptians?

• Studying their mummies

• Studying their arts and architecture

• Studying their religion

• Studying their food

Explain the importance of the physical structures that were built by Egyptians.

• they were built to be a place for recreation or fun

• they were built in a short amount of time

• many structures were built to worship gods and pharaohs

Check all that apply. What different types of physical structures did the Egyptians build?

• Pyramids

• Temples

• Restaurants

• Malls

• Monuments

Art and architecture was very expressive in ancient Egypt. What does that mean it showed? (Choose all that apply)

• Daily life

• Religious Beliefs

• Government Structure

• Normal people

True or False: Relief carvings were a type of art that was carved or painted on walls or structures.

• True

• False

True or False: Egyptian artists painted and drew flat in 2-D

• True

• False

Explain the meaning of the term “architecture.”

• The design and construction of buildings.

• The design and construction of tools.

• The design and construction of art.

• The design and construction of currency (money).

Where was most Egyptian art found that has been studied and preserved?

• in tombs

• in temples

• in monuments

• in houses

What were the names of the stone coffins mummies were buried in?

• Sarcophagus

• Mausoleum

• Pyre

• Cathedral

Egyptians used expensive materials for decoration in their smaller sculptures. What 2 options below are some examples of these materials? (Choose 2)

• Ivory

• Gold

• Rubies

• Sapphires