Ancient Egypt Quiz

Who was the last Macedonian ruler of Egypt?

• Hatsheput

• King Tut

• Cleopatra VII

• Alexander the Great

During which kingdom did Egypt decline?

• Old Kingdom

• Roman Empire

• Middle Kingdom

• New Kingdom

What was an important part of daily life in ancient Egypt?

• Religion

• Trade

• Warfare

• Agriculture

What did ancient Egyptians believe in?

• No afterlife

• Life after death

• Reincarnation

• Eternal sleep

Where was the ancient city of Meroe located?

• Napata

• Lower Nubia

• Kerma

• Upper Nubia

What was the primary writing system used in ancient Egypt?

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

• Alphabet

• Pictographs

Who was the first pharaoh of Egypt?

• Ramses II

• Narmer

• Tutankhamun

• Cleopatra

What was the main purpose of the pyramids in ancient Egypt?

• Monuments to honor the gods

• Tombs for the pharaohs

• Storage for grain

• Observatories for studying the stars

What was the main source of income in ancient Egypt?

• Trade

• Agriculture

• Mining

• Warfare

What was the name of the sun god worshipped in ancient Egypt?

• Osiris

• Ra

• Anubis

• Isis