The Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses

Which Egyptian God was the God of sky?

• Ra

• Annubis

• Horus

• Helios

Answer explanation

Horus was the Egyptian God of sky. He was often drawn as a man with the head of a hawk.

The Pharaoh was often thought to be the living version of Horus

Osiris was the ruler of the (a)  

Answer explanation

Osiris was the ruler of the underworld and God of the dead. His wife is known as Iris, who was known as the mother Goddess.

Draw what Ra the Egyptian sun God looked like.

What did the Egyptians build to honour their gods?

• Canoes

• Thrones

• Temples

• Pyramids

Answer explanation

Many Pharaohs built large temples in honor of their gods. These temples would have large statues, gardens, memorials, and a place of worship.

What did the Egyptians believe about the afterlife?

Answer explanation

The Egyptians believed that there was a life after death. They thought that people had two important parts: a "ka", or life force that they only had while alive, and a "ba" which was more like a soul. If the "ka" and "ba" could be united in the afterworld the person would live in the afterlife. A key component was that the body be preserved for this to happen. This is why the Egyptians used the embalming process, or mummification, to preserve the dead.

Which Egyptian God was Ra once combined with?

• Anum

• Thoth

• Neptune

• Anubis

Answer explanation

Ra was combined with another god Amun and the two made an even more powerful god, Amun-Ra.

Draw any other Egyptian God you know of that was not mentioned in this quiz