Ancient Egypt Quiz

What did the Egyptians develop as part of their economics?

• A simple society with limited jobs

• A complex society with many different jobs and social roles

• A trade system based solely on agriculture

• A currency system using gold only

Which areas did Egyptians make advances in as part of their science and technology?

• Calendars, geometry, medicine, and other areas

• Astrology, philosophy, and arts

• Military technology and weaponry

• Navigation and shipbuilding

What was the Egyptian belief regarding the afterlife?

• They did not believe in an afterlife

• They believed in reincarnation

• They believed in many gods and a happy life after death

• They believed the afterlife was reserved for pharaohs only

According to the learning material, how were people judged in Egyptian society?

• By their wealth and possessions

• By their social status

• By their deeds

• By their words

What special treatment did cats receive in ancient Egypt after they died?

• They were turned into mummies and given a formal burial

• They were considered sacred and left in temples

• They were released into the wild

• They were depicted in hieroglyphics

What was the role of a scribe in ancient Egypt?

• To trade with other Africans

• To erect stone or brick houses and temples

• To write and keep records

• To make pottery, incense, mats, furniture, linen clothing, sandals, or jewelry

What did some skilled artisans do in ancient Egypt?

• They traveled to trade with other Africans

• They learned to write and keep records

• They erected stone or brick houses and temples

• They brought back exotic woods, animal skins, and live beasts

What did Egyptian traders bring back from their travels to the upper Nile?

• Food surpluses

• Scrolls, linen, gold, and jewelry

• Stone and brick for construction

• Techniques for embalming and mummification

What is the term used to describe the shafts with pointed tops, which skilled artisans helped to build in Luxor, Egypt?

• Papyrus

• Hieroglyph

• Obelisks

• Mummy

How many provinces did the Egyptian government divide the empire into?

• 30

• 42

• 50

• 60