Ancient Egyptian Vocabulary Quiz

What material did ancient Egyptians use to write on that comes from the papyrus plant?

• Silk

• Papyrus

• Bark

• Leather

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

Which word describes someone from ancient Egypt who was considered high in society because of their moral qualities?

• Noble

• Scribe

• Farmer

• Soldier

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CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

What were ancient Egyptians trying to achieve for their pharaohs through the construction of pyramids?

• Wealth

• Immortality

• Education

• Entertainment

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the term for the large public gatherings, often religious, that involved moving from one place to another in ancient Egypt?

• Meeting

• Procession

• Party

• Gathering

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What did ancient Egyptians feel a great sense of for their civilization, especially regarding their achievements and culture?

• Pride

• Sadness

• Confusion

• Fear

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Who were the ancient Egyptian professionals responsible for writing and keeping records?

• Soldiers

• Farmers

• Scribes

• Priests

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What activity was popular in ancient Egypt that involved physical exercises and skills?

• Swimming

• Gymnastics

• Hunting

• Fishing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What term describes the action of people pushing against each other in a crowd?

• Running

• Jostling

• Skipping

• Dancing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What did ancient Egyptians build to commemorate and honor their pharaohs and gods?

• Houses

• Schools

• Monuments

• Farms

What word describes the act of behaving in a way that is not genuine?

• Laughing

• Crying

• Pretending

• Sleeping

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4