CFA 11 Topic 3 Lesson 2: Achievements of Egyptian Civilization

What is the primary medium on which hieroglyphic writing was traditionally done?

• clay tablets

• papyrus

• stone tablets

• wooden planks

What was the primary use of papyrus in ancient Egypt?

• constructing pyramids

• writing documents

• creating mummies

• fashioning jewelry

Which civilization is known for constructing the iconic pyramids?

• The Roman Empire

• The Aztec Civilization

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Egypt

Why was the ancient Egyptian civil calendar known to be inaccurate over time?

• It did not account for leap years

• It relied on the inconsistent flooding of the Nile

• It was based on the lunar cycle, which doesn't match the solar year

• It used a different number of months each year

What was another significant invention by the ancient Egyptians besides papyrus?

• silk weaving

• the compass

• hieroglyphic writing

• gunpowder

Which pharaoh was known for the extensive building of monuments and is often referred to as the 'Great Ancestor'?

• Ramesses II

• Tutankhamun

• Cleopatra VII

• Akhenaten

What is the name of the ancient Egyptian writing system that uses pictorial symbols?

• Cuneiform

• Alphabetic script

• Hieroglyphics

• Demotic script

Which ancient Egyptian god was depicted as a man with the head of a jackal?

• Ra

• Anubis

• Osiris

• Horus