Ancient Egypt Exploration Quiz

What was the main reason that ancient Egyptians built pyramids?

• To serve as palaces for the pharaohs

• To protect the country from invaders

• To serve as tombs for pharaohs and their treasures

• To store grain and food supplies

What is a mummy?

• A mythical creature from ancient Egyptian folklore

• A preserved body through a process of embalming and wrapping in cloth

• A statue used to ward off evil spirits

• A type of ancient Egyptian medicine

What was the shaduf used for in ancient Egypt?

• To build pyramids

• To write hieroglyphics

• To irrigate land

• To cook food

How many days were in the ancient Egyptian calendar?

• 300

• 365

• 354

• 360

Who were the most important people in ancient Egyptian society?

• Soldiers

• Priests

• Pharaohs

• Farmers

Why were mummies placed inside pyramids or tombs?

• For decoration

• To serve as guides for the living

• To protect the body in the afterlife

• To scare away tomb robbers

Why was the Nile River important to the ancient Egyptians?

• It was the main source of drinking water

• It provided a route for trade and transportation

• When it flooded it left behind rich soil

• All of the above

How did ancient Egyptians view their pharaohs?

• As cruel rulers

• As gods on Earth

• As military leaders only

• As ordinary people

What was the main reason ancient Egyptians mummified their dead?

• To create art

• To preserve the body for the afterlife

• To study human anatomy

• To prevent diseases

Which of the following was NOT built by ancient Egyptians?

• The Great Pyramid of Giza

• The Sphinx

• Stonehenge

• The Valley of the Kings