Ancient Egypt Quiz

What was the main source of wealth in ancient Egypt?

• Agriculture

• Fishing

• Trade with Asia

• Gold mining

What was the principal writing material in ancient Egypt?

• Papyrus

• Clay tablets

• Animal skins

• Stone

Who was the legendary first king of unified Egypt?

• Menes

• Akhenaten

• Ramses II

• Tutankhamun

What was the main transportation artery in ancient Egypt?

• The Nile River

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Sahara Desert

• The Red Sea

Which pharaoh probably built the first true pyramid?

• Khufu

• Tutankhamun

• Ramses II

• Snefru

What were the two basic types of writing in ancient Egypt?

• Hieratic and Latin

• Cuneiform and Latin

• Hieroglyphs and Hieratic

• Hieroglyphs and Cuneiform

What was the main purpose of the Nile's annual inundation?

• To support agriculture

• To generate electricity

• To transport goods

• To provide drinking water

What was the main export of Egypt in the Late period?

• Spices

• Timber

• Gold

• Papyrus

What was the main diet of ancient Egyptians?

• Potatoes and meat

• Corn and beans

• Wheat and barley

• Rice and fish

What was the main building material for houses in ancient Egypt?

• Metal

• Mud brick

• Wood

• Stone