Ancient Egypt Quiz

Which continent is Egypt located in?

• Europe

• North America

• Asia

• Africa

What is the purpose of the pyramids in ancient Egypt?

• Homes for the pharaohs

• Military fortresses

• Religious temples

• Royal tombs

During which season did the Egyptian laborers help build the pyramids?

• Winter

• Summer

• Spring

• Autumn

How many pyramids were built between 2630 and 1640 B.C.?

• 80

• 40

• 60

• 20

Which element of civilization is represented in this statement: Severe drought, many died of famine and disease?

• Stable Food Supply

• Government

• Writing

• Social Structure

Which element of civilization is represented in this statement: King Tut brought polytheism back?

• Art

• Technology

• Religion

• Government

What river directly impacted the ancient Egyptians?

• Tigris River

• Nile River

• Euphrates River

• Rhine River

Which element of civilization is best represented in this statement: The pyramids of Egypt were built as royal tombs?

• Social Structure

• Stable Food Supply

• Religion

• Writing

Which event happened first?

• 1975 BCE Art symbolized power of pharaohs

• 1380 BCE King Tut brought polytheism back

• 3100 BCE: Upper and Lower Egypt united

• 2600 BCE First Stone Pyramid

Which event is most recent?

• 1975 BCE Art symbolized power of pharaohs

• 1380 BCE King Tut brought polytheism back

• 3100 BCE: Upper and Lower Egypt united

• 2600 BCE First Stone Pyramid