Ancient Egypt Quiz

Where is Egypt located?

• Northeastern Africa

• Southeastern Asia

• Southwestern Europe

• Northwestern America

Who was the first pharaoh of ancient Egypt?

• Cleopatra

• Scorpion King

• Ramses II

• Tutankhamun

What was the most important natural resource for ancient Egyptians?

• Timber

• Oil

• The Nile River

• Gold

Which god was considered the most important in ancient Egypt?

• Anubis

• Bastet

• Ra

• Osiris

What did ancient Egyptians believe in regarding life after death?

• Reincarnation

• Nothingness

• Life after death

• Becoming a star

What were the luxurious coffins called in which mummies were placed?

• Tomb

• Casket

• Sarcophagus

• Urn

What were the mysterious Egyptian writings called?

• Hieroglyphics

• Runes

• Cuneiform

• Alphabet

Egyptian Civilization grew up

• in the middle of the Sahara

• along the Nile River

• in the land of Sumer

• north of the Mediterranean Sea

Answer explanation

Egyptian Civilization grew up along the Nile River, not in the middle of the Sahara, the land of Sumer, or north of the Mediterranean Sea.

What were the rules of Ancient Egypt called?

• Dictators

• Pharaohs

• Presidents

• Barons

How did ancient Egyptians view their pharaohs?

• As ordinary human beings

• As gods on earth

• As elected officials

• As military generals only