Ancient Egyptians Quiz

What occupation did the majority of the people have in Ancient Egypt?

• Farmers

• Soldiers

• Stone cutters

• Craftsman

Why did the Egyptians preserve their dead?

• They wanted to have the bodies around to help remember the dead

• They believed their bodies were needed for the afterlife

• They were hoping that the bodies could be cured in the future

• Out of respect for their elders

What was the typical education for women in Ancient Egypt?

• They were taught to read and write

• They were taught homemaking skills by their mother

• They received the same education as men

• They received no education at all

What was the main type of food eaten by the people in Ancient Egypt?

• Rice

• Bread

• Corn

• Potatoes

What was special about the Rosetta Stone?

• It described how to tell which direction hieroglyphics were written.

• It had a secret treasure map to one of the Pharaoh's tombs.

• It gave a detailed history of the formation of the Ancient Egyptian civilization.

• It translated the hieroglyphics.

What type of plant did the Egyptians use to make their paper?

• Papyrus

• Wheat

• Palm leaves

• Tree bark

What was the main purpose of the Ancient Egyptian pyramids?

• As monuments to the glory of Egypt

• As temples to their gods

• As burial sites for the Pharaohs

• As meeting places for the leaders of the country

What is the largest pyramid built by the Egyptians?

• The Pyramid of Djoser

• The Pyramid of Khafre

• The Great Pyramid of Giza

• The Red Pyramid of Snofru

What is a Pharaoh?

• A type of statue erected to the Egyptian gods

• The leader of Egypt

• A large structure where the Egyptian kings were buried

• A type of writing used in Ancient Egypt

Which of the following was NOT an important crop of the Ancient Egyptians?

• Flax

• Papyrus

• Corn

• Wheat