Ancient Egypt Quiz

Who were the TWO groups at the TOP of the social hierarchy in Ancient Egypt

• Rich guys with gold

• Scribes and Kings

• Pharaohs and Viziers

• Farmers and Viziers

What was the writing system used by the Ancient Egyptians?

• Pictograms

• Cuneiform

• Alphabets

• Hieroglyphics

What was the purpose of building the pyramids in Ancient Egypt?

• Housing for the poor

• Burial places for Pharaohs

• Storage for food

• Schools for children

What was the main reason for building temples in Ancient Egypt?

• Housing for the poor

• Storage for food

• Worship of Egyptian gods

• Schools for children

What was the typical material used for building houses and buildings in Ancient Egyptian cities?

• Wood

• Stone

• Mud-brick

• Metal

Who was the supreme leader of the Ancient Egyptian government?

• Pharaoh

• Merchant

• Slave

• Priest

What is the belief in many gods called?

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

• Theism

• Atheism

What was the Book of the Dead in Ancient Egypt?

• A collection of love poems

• A guide for farming

• A history book

• A series of written spells for the afterlife

What did the Ancient Egyptians believe about life after death?

• There is no life after death

• The body must be preserved for the afterlife

• The soul is reborn in a new body

• The soul joins the gods in the afterlife

Who was considered the main connection to the gods in Ancient Egypt?

• Pharaoh

• Merchant

• Slave

• Priest