Ancient Egypt: Religion Quiz

What is the belief system of ancient Egyptians called?

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

• Atheism

• Pantheism

Which god was considered the chief god of ancient Egyptians?

• Isis

• Osiris

• Horus

• Amon-Re

Who was the god of the afterlife in ancient Egyptian religion?

• Osiris

• Isis

• Thoth

• Horus

Which goddess was associated with funeral rites and created the first mummy?

• Isis

• Hathor

• Bastet

• Ma'at

Who was the god of the sky and associated with kingship?

• Osiris

• Isis

• Horus

• Thoth

Who invented hieroglyphics?

• Osiris

• Isis

• Horus

• Thoth

What was the purpose of the Book of the Dead?

• To predict the future

• To communicate with the gods

• To record the history of ancient Egypt

• To guide the soul in the afterlife

What was the process of preserving the body in ancient Egypt called?

• Burial

• Cremation

• Embalmment

• Mummification

What happened to the heart during the mummification process?

• It was used as a food source for the afterlife

• It was offered as a sacrifice to the gods

• It was preserved and placed back in the body

• It was removed and discarded

What was the type of government in ancient Egypt?

• Anarchy

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy