Ancient Egypt Quiz - Middle & New Kingdoms

What was the main focus of the pharaohs during the Middle Kingdom?

• Building pyramids

• Expanding trade

• Conquering neighboring kingdoms

• Establishing a strong military

What material were the pyramids built with during the Middle Kingdom?

• Stone

• Mud bricks

• Wood

• Marble

Who invaded Egypt and took over during the decline of the Middle Kingdom?

• Hyksos

• Hittites

• Assyrians

• Persians

Which pharaoh drove out the Hyksos and expanded the kingdom?

• Ahmose

• Hatshepsut

• Tutankhamun

• Rameses II

Which pharaoh tried to introduce monotheism in Egypt?

• Akhenaten

• Tutankhamun

• Rameses II

• Hatshepsut

Why did Egypt eventually fall to foreign invaders?

• Weak pharaohs

• Lack of military power

• Internal conflicts

• All of the above

Which pharaoh built the Great Pyramid of Giza?

• Khufu

• Ramses II

• Tutankhamun

• Hatshepsut

What was the purpose of the obelisks in ancient Egypt?

• Symbol of pharaoh's power

• Used for astronomical observations

• Marker for important locations

• Religious ceremonies

Who was the last pharaoh of ancient Egypt?

• Cleopatra

• Tutankhamun

• Ramses II

• Hatshepsut

Who was the first pharaoh of ancient Egypt?

• Narmer

• Amenhotep III

• Tutankhamun

• Ramses II