Ancient Egypt Quiz

What is the name of the ancient Egyptian writing system?

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

• Sanskrit

• Pictograms

Which river was crucial to the development of ancient Egyptian civilization?

• Nile

• Amazon

• Ganges

• Mississippi

Who was the first female pharaoh of Egypt?

• Cleopatra

• Nefertiti

• Hatshepsut

• Sobekneferu

What was the primary purpose of the pyramids?

• To serve as palaces

• To protect against invaders

• To serve as tombs

• To store grain

Which of the following gods was considered the god of the underworld in ancient Egyptian religion?

• Ra

• Osiris

• Anubis

• Horus

What is the name of the ancient Egyptian sun god?

• Anubis

• Osiris

• Ra

• Isis

What was the Rosetta Stone crucial for?

• Building pyramids

• Developing the calendar

• Deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics

• Establishing trade routes

Which of the following was a major contribution of ancient Egypt to the world?

• The concept of democracy

• The invention of the wheel

• The development of writing

• The use of iron tools

What material were Egyptian mummies wrapped in?

• Silk

• Papyrus

• Linen

• Wool

What did ancient Egyptians believe was needed to ensure a safe passage to the afterlife?

• A map

• A book of spells known as the "Book of the Dead"

• A golden chariot

• A guide