Ancient Egypt Quiz

What makes river travel difficult in ancient Egypt?

• Cataracts

• Rapids

• Waterfalls

• Sandbars

Who did the throne pass to in an Egyptian dynasty?

• The pharaoh's brother

• The pharaoh's cousin

• The pharaoh's son

• The pharaoh's advisor

What did Egyptians believe about their king?

• He was a living god

• He was an ordinary human

• He was a powerful magician

• He was a wise philosopher

What is a hierarchy in ancient Egypt?

• A system of government

• A type of pyramid

• A social class structure

• A religious ceremony

What happened to the body of an Egyptian pharaoh after death?

• It was buried in the desert

• It was cremated

• It was preserved as a mummy

• It was thrown into the Nile River

What did each hieroglyph represent in the Egyptian writing system?

• A letter of the alphabet

• A number

• A sound, object, or idea

• A hieroglyphic symbol

How long did an Egyptian train to become a scribe?

• 1 year

• 3 years

• 5 years

• 10 years

What material did Egyptian scribes write on?

• Papyrus

• Stone

• Clay

• Animal skin