Ancient Egyptian Civilization Quiz

How long did the ancient Egyptian civilization last?

• Over 3,000 years

• Over 4,000 years

• Over 2,000 years

• Over 1,000 years

At its height, how far north did ancient Egypt's empire stretch?

• Modern-day Greece

• Modern-day Iraq

• Modern-day Syria

• Modern-day Turkey

What were the two regions of ancient Egypt called?

• Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt

• North Egypt and South Egypt

• East Egypt and West Egypt

• Old Egypt and New Egypt

When did the two halves of Egypt unite?

• Around 3100 BC

• Around 3200 BC

• Around 3300 BC

• Around 3400 BC

What does the term 'pharaoh' mean in Egyptian?

• Great King

• Divine Ruler

• Great House

• God on Earth

What did ancient Egyptians believe happened to rulers after they passed away?

• They vanished

• They reincarnated

• They became gods

• They became stars

What was the new form of measurement developed by the Egyptians called?

• Meter

• Foot

• Cubit

• Inch

What was the first dating system in history to feature 365 days in one year?

• Solar calendar

• Seasonal calendar

• Lunar calendar

• Stellar calendar

What is the oldest and probably most well-known written language of ancient Egypt?

• Greek

• Hieroglyphic

• Latin

• Cuneiform

What was papyrus used for in ancient Egypt?

• Writing and record keeping

• Clothing

• Food storage

• Building materials