Ancient Egypt Pharaohs Quiz

Who was the leader from Upper Egypt who conquered Lower Egypt?

• Ramses II

• Hatshepsut

• Cleopatra

• Narmer

What does the word 'pharaoh' mean?

• Great warrior

• Great house

• Great ruler

• Great kingdom

How long did the pharaohs rule Egypt?

• 5000 years

• 500 years

• 1000 years

• 3000 years

What did the pharaohs oversee?

• Art and culture

• Science and technology

• Agriculture and farming

• Laws and trade

What did people believe about the pharaohs' rule?

• They were elected by the people

• They were chosen by the gods

• They were self-appointed

• They were appointed by foreign rulers

What does the role of pharaoh being hereditary mean?

• They were passed down in a family

• They were elected by the people

• They were chosen by a council

• They were appointed by foreign rulers

What did pharaohs often do to make friends with powerful families outside of Egypt?

• Send gifts and letters

• Marry into those families

• Form alliances with other kingdoms

• Offer military support

What were many pharaohs members of?

• Short-lived dynasties

• Long-lasting dynasties

• Foreign royal families

• Military organizations

What did the pharaohs lead in addition to the army?

• Economic development

• Religious life

• Cultural festivals

• Educational reforms

Where did Narmer choose as the capital of the united kingdom?

• Thebes

• Alexandria

• Luxor

• Memphis