Ancient Egypt Quiz

What is the name of the writing system used by the Ancient Egyptians?

• Kanji

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Alphabet

What is the name of the oldest of the three pyramids in the Giza complex?

• Pyramid of Khafre

• Pyramid of Menkaure

• Great Pyramid

• Red Pyramid

Who was the ruler who united the three kingdoms of Ancient Egypt in 2950 BCE?

• Akhenaten

• Cleopatra

• Pharaoh Thutmose III

• King Narmer

What is the name of the mythical creature statue on the Giza Plateau?

• Griffin

• Sphinx

• Cerberus

• Anubis

Which pharaoh is best remembered for trying to change religious worship in Ancient Egypt?

• Akhenaten

• Tutankhamun

• Ramses II

• Thutmose III

Who was the beautiful Egyptian queen married to Akhenaten?

• Hatshepsut

• Cleopatra

• Isis

• Nefertiti

What is the name of the British archaeologist who discovered King Tut's treasure-laden tomb?

• Indiana Jones

• Howard Carter

• Heinrich Schliemann

• Louis Leakey

What is the name of the river that was crucial for the life of the people of Ancient Egypt?

• Tigris River

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Euphrates River