Ancient Egypt Quiz

What is the longest river in the world?

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Mississippi River

• Yangtze River

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Who was the first Pharaoh of the Old Kingdom?

• Djoser

• Menes

• Ahmose I

• Tutankhamun

What type of pyramid did Djoser ask to be built as his tomb?

• Step-pyramid

• Smooth-sided pyramid

• Bent pyramid

• Red pyramid

Which period followed the Old Kingdom and lasted for nearly one hundred years?

• First Intermediate Period

• Middle Kingdom

• Second Intermediate Period

• New Kingdom

Who reunited the kingdom and established the New Kingdom?

• Mentuhotep

• Ahmose I

• Cleopatra

• Tutankhamun

Which empire conquered Egypt and ended its timeline?

• Greek Empire

• Persian Empire

• Roman Empire

• Nubian Empire

What was the name of the famous queen who tried to keep Egypt independent from the Romans?

• Cleopatra

• Nefertiti

• Hatshepsut

• Nefertari

What was the purpose of the Egyptian Book of the Dead?

• Guide on funerals and spells to protect the dead

• Guide on farming and agriculture

• Guide on building pyramids

• Guide on military strategies

Which social class had the highest position in ancient Egyptian society?

• Royalty

• Nobles

• Soldiers

• Farmers

What was the primary writing material used in ancient Egypt?

• Papyrus

• Clay

• Stone

• Wood