Ancient Egyptian Civilization Quiz

What was the name of the region in ancient Egypt that was located upstream of the Nile river?

• Lower Egypt

• Northern Egypt

• Upper Egypt

• Middle Egypt

What were the rulers of ancient Egypt often referred to as?

• Sultans

• Pharaohs

• Kings

• Emperors

What did ancient Egyptians believe happened to their rulers after they passed away?

• They disappeared

• They became gods

• They were buried in the desert

• They were reincarnated

What was the name of the ancient Egyptian writing system that had over 700 pictorial characters?

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphic

• Alphabetic

• Cursive

What was the ancient Egyptian form of cursive writing that was written in ink?

• Papyrus

• Hieratic

• Hieroglyphic

• Cuneiform

What was the type of paper derived from the papyrus plant that was used for writing in ancient Egypt?

• Parchment

• Scroll

• Papyrus

• Canvas

What did the ancient Egyptians use to measure and survey land around the Nile river?

• Qubit

• Protractor

• Ruler

• Compass

What did the ancient Egyptians develop to measure time by combining mathematics with astronomy?

• Lunar calendar

• Solar calendar

• Mayan calendar

• Chinese calendar

What did the ancient Egyptians use to inscribe monuments and pottery with hieroglyphic writing?

• Clay tablets

• Stone tablets

• Papyrus scrolls

• Wooden tablets

What did the ancient Egyptians construct to prepare for their journey into the afterlife?

• Palaces

• Tombs

• Temples

• Houses