Crash Course: World History - Ancient Egypt Quiz

Who is the host of Crash Course: World History?

• Danica Johnson

• John Green

• Raoul Meyer

• Stan Muller

Which river shaped the worldview of the Egyptians?

• Amazon

• Nile

• Euphrates

• Tigris

What was the primary reason for the Nile's importance to Egyptian agriculture?

• It was unpredictable

• It required complex irrigation

• It provided nutrient-rich silt

• It was difficult to navigate

How did Egyptian farmers plant their crops?

• Using slaves

• Tossing seeds and letting cattle press them

• By hand

• Using advanced machinery

What are the three broad categories of Egyptian history?

• Old, Middle, New Kingdoms

• Early, Middle, Late Periods

• Ancient, Medieval, Modern Egypt

• Prehistoric, Historic, Modern Egypt

Which period is known for the construction of the pyramids?

• Old Kingdom

• Middle Kingdom

• New Kingdom

• Intermediate Period

Who was the sun king in the Old Kingdom?

• Osiris

• Ra

• Ammun

• Horus

What was the primary reason for building the pyramids?

• As a place of worship

• To store grain

• To serve as a marketplace

• To please the gods and maintain cosmic order

Who were the rulers during the Middle Kingdom?

• Native Egyptians

• Nubians

• Assyrians

• Romans

Which god became central during the Middle Kingdom?

• Horus

• Osiris

• Ammun

• Ra