Arizona Smith: Egypt

What is the name of the English archaeologist who discovered the tomb of King Tut?

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Howard Carter

• Imhotep

• Alexander the Great

What is the process of preserving a body called in ancient Egypt?

• Burial

• Cremation

• Embalming

• Mummification

Which Pharaoh's tomb contained the greatest archaeological treasure in history?

• Khafre

• Ramses the Great

• King Tut

• Djoser

What was the purpose of building pyramids in ancient Egypt?

• To serve as tombs for the Pharaohs

• To protect the cities from invaders

• To store grain during the floods

• To provide housing for the nobles

Which kingdom of ancient Egypt was known for the construction of the Great Pyramids?

• Old Kingdom

• Middle Kingdom

• New Kingdom

• Hyksos Kingdom

What was the main crop grown by the ancient Egyptians?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Corn

• Potatoes

What was the purpose of the Rosetta Stone?

• To decipher the hieroglyphic writing

• To record the history of ancient Egypt

• To serve as a religious artifact

• To mark the grave of a high official

What was the name of the first female Pharaoh of ancient Egypt?

• Hatshepsut

• Cleopatra VII

• Nefertiti

• Cleopatra

What material did the ancient Egyptians use to make paper?

• Silk

• Cotton

• Linen

• Papyrus

What animal was considered sacred in ancient Egypt?

• Dog

• Elephant

• Cat

• Horse