Ancient Egyptian Civilization Quiz

What did ancient Egyptians use to cure wounds and other health issues?

• Herbs and animal parts

• Prayers and rituals

• Magical powers

• Crystals and gemstones

Which civilization can be considered the precursors to modern medicine?

• Mesopotamians

• Ancient Greeks

• Ancient Romans

• Ancient Egyptians

What did ancient Egyptians use to express their ideas in written form?

• Alphabets

• Hieroglyphs

• Cuneiform script

• Runes

What material did ancient Egyptians start using for their writings instead of stone?

• Papyrus

• Parchment

• Silk

• Bamboo

What did ancient Egyptians use to contour their eyes as a beauty trend?

• Green eye-paint

• Black kohl

• Red henna

• Blue eye-paint

What was a sign of nobility in ancient Egypt related to physical appearance?

• Braiding hair

• Growing long hair

• Wearing wigs

• Shaving the head

What did ancient Egyptians use as the basis for the modern-day calendar?

• Lunar year

• Solar year

• Tropical year

• Sidereal year

What did ancient Egyptians use to perform calculations such as additions and subtractions?

• Roman numerals

• Hieroglyphs

• Arabic numerals

• Basic fractions

What did ancient Egyptians use to take accurate measurements for building their monuments?

• Ruler and compass

• Protractor and compass

• Geometry and mathematics

• Papyrus and ink

What did ancient Egyptians use to build their impressive monuments such as the Great Pyramids?

• Limestone and granite

• Brick and mortar

• Marble and sandstone

• Wood and mud