Exploring Ancient Egypt

What is the capital city of ancient Egypt?

• Memphis

• Alexandria

• Thebes

• Cairo

Who was the famous female pharaoh of ancient Egypt?

• Hatshepsut

• Merneith

• Nefertiti

• Cleopatra

What is the writing system used by ancient Egyptians called?

• Latin Alphabet

• Runes

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

What structure is most commonly associated with ancient Egypt?

• Pyramids

• Sphinxes

• Temples

• Obelisks

What was the primary purpose of the pyramids?

• To function as astronomical observatories.

• To serve as granaries for storing food.

• To act as marketplaces for trade.

• To serve as tombs for pharaohs and high-ranking officials.

Who was the sun god worshipped in ancient Egypt?

• Osiris

• Horus

• Anubis

• Ra

What material did ancient Egyptians use to make mummies?

• Wood and clay

• Linen and natron

• Papyrus and resin

• Silk and salt

What river was vital to the civilization of ancient Egypt?

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Yangtze River

• Mississippi River

What is the name of the ancient Egyptian book of the dead?

• The Codex of the Afterlife

• The Scroll of the Ancients

• The Book of Life

• The Book of the Dead

Which ancient Egyptian monument is known as the Sphinx?

• The Temple of Karnak

• The Valley of the Kings

• The Pyramid of Giza

• The Great Sphinx of Giza