Quiz on Ancient Egypt

How long did ancient Egypt reign supreme?

• Less than 500 years

• More than 1,000 years

• About 2,000 years

• More than 3,000 years

What river was ancient Egypt settled around?

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Mississippi River

• Yangtze River

What did the annual flooding of the Nile River provide besides water?

• Stones

• Gold

• Fish

• Rich brown mud

Who united the Upper and Lower Kingdoms of Egypt around 3100 BC?

• Queen Cleopatra

• King Tutankhamun

• King Narmer

• King Ramses

What was the primary material used by Egyptians to make paper?

• Papyrus plants

• Bamboo

• Wood pulp

• Cotton

Which god was considered the god of the underworld in ancient Egyptian mythology?

• Horus

• Osiris

• Anubis

• Ra

What was the purpose of the pyramids in ancient Egypt?

• Tombs for pharaohs

• Houses for the living

• Storage for grain

• Temples for worship

What did the ancient Egyptians believe was necessary to take with them to the afterlife?

• Their books

• Their bodies

• Their wealth

• Their pets

What was the Rosetta Stone crucial for?

• Translating hieroglyphics

• Building pyramids

• Forming alliances

• Creating mummies

What would happen if your heart was heavier than a feather in the Hall of Truth?

• Sent back to Earth

• Devoured by Ammit

• Granted eternal life

• Turned into a god