Ancient Egypt Test

Who was the ruler of ancient Egypt?

• Sultan

• King Tut

• Emperor

• Pharaoh

What were the pyramids used for?

• Storage for grain

• Temples for worship

• Housing for workers

• Tombs for pharaohs

Which river was considered the lifeblood of ancient Egypt?

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Mississippi River

• Ganges River

What is the ancient Egyptian writing system called?

• hieroglyphics

• pictographs

• hieroglyphs

• cuneiform

What was the process of preserving the dead bodies called?

• Mummification

• Burial

• Embalming

• Cremation

Who was the most famous female pharaoh of ancient Egypt?

• Hatshepsut

• Cleopatra

• Nefertiti

• Nefertari

Which pharaoh built the Great Pyramid of Giza?

• Tutankhamun

• Ramses II

• Hatshepsut

• Khufu

What was the purpose of the Sphinx?

• Guardian statue and symbol of kingship

• Burial site for pharaohs

• Tourist attraction

• Ancient library

Which social class in Ancient Egypt traveled to trade products and bring back goods from other civilizations?

• Pharaohs

• Nobles and Priests

• Soldiers

• Artisans/Merchants/Scribes

Which social class in Ancient Egypt worked on farming projects during peak planting and harvesting season?

• Pharaohs

• Nobles and Priests

• Farmers

• Unskilled Workers/Slaves