Egyptian Hieroglyph Game

What is the Egyptian hieroglyphic writing system?

• A method of cooking

• A form of dance

• A system of musical notation

• A writing system using pictographs

How many hieroglyphic characters are known to exist?

• Around 500

• Over 1000

• Less than 100

• Over 700

What was the purpose of hieroglyphic writing?

• To communicate with extraterrestrial beings

• To record important information and events

• To create decorative artwork

• To cast spells and perform magic

Which direction were hieroglyphs usually written?

• In a circular pattern

• Backwards from left to right

• From top to bottom

• From right to left or left to right

What material was commonly used for writing hieroglyphs?

• Papyrus

• Animal skins

• Clay tablets

• Sandstone

Who could read and write hieroglyphs in ancient Egypt?

• Pharaohs

• Priests

• Farmers

• Scribes

What is the Rosetta Stone?

• A granodiorite stele inscribed with a decree issued at Memphis in 196 BC on behalf of King Ptolemy V, which provided the key to the modern understanding of Egyptian hieroglyphs.

• A type of ancient Greek pottery

• A type of precious stone used in jewelry making

• A famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci

What is the name of the ancient Egyptian writing material made from plant fibers?

• papyrus

• silk

• paper

• bamboo

What is the meaning of the word 'hieroglyph'?

• A type of hierarchal structure

• A type of musical instrument

• A type of hieroglyphic language

• A character or symbol used in ancient Egyptian writing

Which civilization deciphered hieroglyphs and unlocked their meaning?

• Greeks

• Ancient Egyptians

• Mayans

• Romans