Ancient Egypt Quiz

What role did religion play in the lives of Egyptians?

• It had no significance in their lives

• It played a minor role in their lives

• It played an important role in their lives

• It was the sole focus of their lives

What do the pyramids reflect about the Egyptian civilization?

• Their economic strength and technological means

• Their lack of leadership and government organization

• Their reliance on neighboring civilizations

• Their lack of engineering skills

What was the weight of each perfectly cut stone block used in the pyramids?

• Less than 1 ton

• 1-2 tons

• 2-3 tons

• More than 3 tons

What was the height of the stacked stone blocks in the pyramids?

• Less than 100 feet

• 100-200 feet

• 200-300 feet

• More than 300 feet

What type of government did ancient Egypt have?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

• Anarchy

What did the Egyptians believe about their kings?

• They were representatives of the gods

• They were mortal beings

• They were ordinary citizens

• They were gods

Who is believed to have united Upper and Lower Egypt?

• King Scorpion

• King Narmer

• King Ptolemy V

• King Ramses II

What is the longest river in the world?

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Yangtze River

• Mississippi River

What is the ancient Egyptian writing system called?

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

• Alphabet

• Kanji

What is the process of preserving a body for the afterlife called?

• Embalming

• Cremation

• Burial

• Mummification