Ancient Egypt Civilization Quiz

What river is central to the civilization of ancient Egypt?

• Tigris

• Euphrates

• Nile

• Amazon

What practice did Egyptians develop to prepare Pharaohs for the afterlife?

• Embalming

• Mummification

• Cremation

• Burial at sea

What is a sarcophagus?

• A type of pyramid

• A stone container for a mummy

• A religious text

• A type of ancient Egyptian boat

What is the term for a government ruled by a religious figure?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

• Oligarchy

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

• Osiris

• Anubis

• Re

• Horus

What is the term for passing down power through a single family line in ancient Egypt?

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Dynasty

• Empire

Which period in Egyptian history is known for the construction of the pyramids at Giza?

• New Kingdom

• Middle Kingdom

• Old Kingdom

• Late Period

What was the primary role of the pyramids in ancient Egypt?

• Military fortresses

• Temples for worship

• Tombs for Pharaohs

• Marketplaces

What natural barriers protected ancient Egypt from invasions?

• Mountains and forests

• Deserts and seas

• Rivers and lakes

• Valleys and plateaus

What was the main reason for the prosperity of ancient Egypt?

• Trade with neighboring countries

• Advanced military technology

• The Nile River and its fertile soil

• Rich mineral resources