Ancient Egypt Quiz

When did settlement along the Nile River begin?

• 3000 BC

• 4000 BC

• 5000 BC

• 6000 BC

What natural event led to Egypt being known as "The Gift of the Nile"?

• Earthquakes

• Regular yearly flooding

• Volcanic eruptions

• Sandstorms

Who were considered god-kings in ancient Egypt?

• Priests

• Pharaohs

• Warriors

• Merchants

What type of government was established in ancient Egypt?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

• Republic

What were pyramids in ancient Egypt primarily built for?

• Temples for worship

• Tombs for the pharaohs

• Markets for trade

• Schools for education

Why were bodies mummified in ancient Egypt?

• To decorate the tombs

• To prevent them from decaying

• To make them lighter

• To change their appearance

Which class in ancient Egyptian society included priests and nobles?

• Middle class

• Lower class

• Upper class

• Merchant class

What was the primary writing system used in ancient Egypt?

• Cuneiform

• Latin script

• Hieroglyphics

• Cyrillic script

When did the empire decline due to foreign invasions?

• After 1500 BC

• After 1200 BC

• After 1000 BC

• After 800 BC

Which of the following was a lasting achievement of the empire?

• Development of the steam engine

• Mass trade through the Mediterranean

• Invention of the printing press

• Discovery of electricity