Ancient Egypt Quiz

Who was the ruler of ancient Egypt?

• pharaoh

• king

• emperor

• sultan

What were the pyramids used for?

• Storage for grain

• Temples for worship

• Tombs for pharaohs

• Housing for workers

What is the name of the writing system used in ancient Egypt?

• pictographs

• hieroglyphs

• cuneiform

• hieroglyphics

Which river is associated with ancient Egypt?

• Yangtze River

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Mississippi River

Who built the Great Pyramid of Giza?

• Ancient Egyptians

• Romans

• Mayans

• Greeks

What is the largest pyramid in Egypt?

• Pyramid of Menkaure

• Great Pyramid of Giza

• Pyramid of Khafre

• Pyramid of Djoser

What material were the pyramids made of?

• Granite

• Sandstone

• Marble

• Limestone

What is the name of the famous female pharaoh of ancient Egypt?

• Nefertari

• Hatshepsut

• Cleopatra

• Nefertiti

What is the purpose of hieroglyphics?

• To create decorative art pieces

• To communicate with extraterrestrial life

• To serve as a writing system for recording important information.

• To serve as a musical notation system

What is the capital city of ancient Egypt?

• Alexandria

• Memphis

• Luxor

• Cairo