Ancient Egypt Review RAZ Lesson B

What did the ancient Egyptians believe about the afterlife?

• They believed that a person's next life would be better than their present life

• They believed that a person's next life would be similar to their present life

• They did not believe in an afterlife

• They believed that a person's next life would be completely different from their present life

What was the purpose of preserving a king's body as a mummy?

• To prepare the king's body for a ceremonial burial

• To keep the king's body from decomposing

• To make the king's body look like a statue

• To honor the king's memory

What was the shape of the pyramids meant to resemble?

• The shape of a river

• The shape of a pyramid

• The shape of the Sun's rays shining on Earth

• The shape of a mountain

What was the purpose of the hidden tunnels and rooms built inside a pyramid?

• To store valuable artifacts

• To confuse and trap thieves

• To create a maze for entertainment

• To provide additional living space for the king

What was the Great Pyramid at Giza built for?

• It was built as a palace for the king

• It was built as a tomb for King Khufu

• It was built as a fortress for protection

• It was built as a temple for worship

What is the Sphinx?

• A type of ancient Egyptian musical instrument

• A sacred burial ground for ancient Egyptian kings

• A mythical creature with the body of a lion and the face of a king

• A type of ancient Egyptian boat

What did the ancient Egyptians use the Nile River for?

• To mine for precious stones

• To transport goods and materials

• To generate electricity

• To irrigate their crops

What did the ancient Egyptians believe about the king's relation to the sun god?

• They believed that the king was unrelated to the sun god

• They believed that the king was the sun god in human form

• They believed that the king was a descendant of the sun god

• They did not believe in a sun god

What was the purpose of the giant stones placed in front of the doorway of the real tomb?

• To keep out thieves

• To provide structural support for the pyramid

• To create a decorative entrance

• To prevent the tomb from collapsing

What was the main material used to build the pyramids?

• Limestone

• Brick

• Marble

• Wood