Ancient Egyptian Religion

Match names with their corresponding role in the Egyptian pantheon

• god of embalming

• Ra
• god of the earth

• Amun

• god of underworld (death)

• Osiris

• sun god

• Anubis

• falcon god

• Horus

Answer explanation

In ancient Egyptian religion, the sun god was Ra. Ra was considered the supreme solar deity and was often associated with creation, the sky, and the sun. Other options, such as Osiris, Amun, and Horus, were also important gods in the Egyptian pantheon, but they did not hold the specific title of sun god like Ra did.

_____ presided over the Hall of Judgment in the afterlife.

Answer explanation

Osiris presided over the Hall of Judgment in the afterlife. He was the god of the afterlife, resurrection, and fertility in ancient Egyptian mythology. As the ruler of the underworld, Osiris judged the souls of the deceased and determined their fate in the afterlife. The other gods mentioned, Ra, Amun, and Anubis, had different roles in Egyptian mythology and were not responsible for presiding over the Hall of Judgment.

Which of these devices was used to remove the brain during the embalming process?

Answer explanation

The ancient Egyptians believed that after burial, the dead person's soul traveled to the Hall of Judgment. There, their heart was weighed against the feather of Ma'at, the goddess of truth and justice. If their heart was lighter than the feather, they would be granted eternal life in the afterlife. This belief is central to Egyptian mythology and is not related to becoming a god, reincarnation, or ceasing to exist.

The goddess who protected children in ancient Egyptian religion was _____.

Answer explanation

In ancient Egyptian religion, the goddess who protected children was Isis. She was known as the goddess of motherhood, fertility, and magic. Isis was often depicted with a throne on her head, symbolizing her role as a protector and nurturer of children. Her strong association with motherhood and protection made her the ideal deity to watch over and safeguard the young.

In ancient Egyptian religion, _____ was believed to be the son of Horus.

Answer explanation

In ancient Egyptian religion, the pharaoh was considered to be the 'living Horus', the earthly embodiment of the god Horus. This belief was central to the pharaoh's role as ruler and religious leader. Therefore, the pharaoh was believed to be the son of Horus, not Ra, Osiris, or Amun.

_____ tried to change the Egyptian beliefs to worship only one god.

Answer explanation

Akhenaten, originally known as Amenhotep IV, was the pharaoh who attempted to shift Egypt from its traditional polytheistic religion to worship of a single deity, the sun disk Aten. This was a significant change in the Egyptian beliefs, making Akhenaten the correct answer to the question.

Egypt fell according to Ezekiel 29:3-4 because of _____.

Answer explanation

Ezekiel 29:3-4 speaks of God's judgment on Egypt, symbolized by a great monster in the Nile River. The monster is described as saying 'The Nile is mine; I made it.' This statement reflects extreme arrogance and pride, which is why Egypt fell. The correct answer is 'Pride'.

The _____ civilization triumphed over the gods of Egypt in the Exodus of the Hebrews.

Answer explanation

The Exodus of the Hebrews, as described in the Bible, refers to the liberation of the Israelites, also known as Hebrews, from slavery in Egypt. This event involved the Hebrews triumphing over the gods of Egypt through a series of divine miracles. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Hebrews'.

According to Isaiah 19:21-22, _____ will heal Egypt.

Answer explanation

According to Isaiah 19:21-22, it is 'The Lord' who will heal Egypt. The passage states that the Egyptians will turn to the Lord, and He will respond to their pleas and heal them. This eliminates the other options, which are Egyptian gods (Ra, Osiris, and Amun), as the correct answer is a biblical reference.

Which god was believed to have created and ruled the world according to Egyptian religion?

• Isiris

• Isis

• Horus

• Ra