Ancient Egyptian: Religion

What was the official religion of ancient Egypt?

• Pantheism

• Polytheism

• Monotheism

• Atheism

Who caused outrage by changing Egypt's official religion to worship only the god Aten?

• Akhenaten

• Ramesses II

• Hatshepsut

• Cleopatra

How were gods represented in Egyptian art?

• With the heads of different animals

• With human-like features

• As abstract symbols

• As invisible entities

Who was the most important leader in ancient Egyptian religion?

• Scribe

• Priest

• Warrior

• Pharaoh

What does the word 'pharaoh' mean?

• Eternal soul

• Wise leader

• Divine ruler

• Great house

What was the role of priests in ancient Egypt?

• Leading military campaigns

• Overseeing trade and commerce

• Teaching children

• Managing temples and performing rituals

What concept did the Egyptians believe in that represented cosmic harmony and balance?

• Ma'at

• Ra

• Anubis

• Osiris

What could the pharaoh be accused of if the crops did not grow or if Egypt was invaded?

• Ignoring the priests

• Failing to maintain ma'at

• Being a weak ruler

• Neglecting the gods

How were people expected to observe ma'at?

• Through good behavior and honoring their pharaoh and gods

• Through studying ancient texts

• Through sacrifices and rituals

• Through fasting and meditation

What did the Egyptians believe happened after death?

• The spirit ceased to exist

• The body and spirit were linked together

• The body and spirit were separated forever

• The body turned into a god