Ancient Egypt Quiz

What is papyrus commonly known as?

• An ancient form of writing

• An early form of paper made from reed

• A type of ancient clothing

• A building material used in pyramids

What role does a regent play?

• A religious leader in ancient societies

• A guardian of treasure

• A ruler in the place of a child until the child is old enough to rule

• A teacher of hieroglyphs

What is silt?

• A type of rock found in mountains

• Fine, fertile soil from mountains that settles near rivers

• Sand used in construction

• A method of ancient farming

Who is an astronomer?

• A scientist who studies ancient cultures

• A scientist who studies the stars and objects in the sky

• A scientist who studies the deep sea

• A scientist who studies mountains

What is the afterlife according to ancient Egyptian beliefs?

• A continuation of life on another planet

• Life after death

• A mythical land found in hieroglyphs

• A ceremony performed by pharaohs

What describes a delta?

• The highest point of a mountain

• A triangular shaped plain at the mouth of a river

• The center of a desert

• A deep cave system

What defines a dynasty?

• A long-lasting empire

• A series of battles

• A series of rulers from the same family or ethnic group

• A collection of ancient books

What are hieroglyphs?

• Ancient tools used for building

• Picture-like symbols that stand for ideas, things, and sounds

• A form of ancient currency

• Statues found in tombs

What is a cataract in geographical terms?

• A type of desert

• A mountain pass

• A strong flood or rush of water such as a waterfall

• A deep valley

What is a pyramid primarily used for?

• A royal palace

• A marketplace

• A place of worship

• A tomb for pharaohs