01.3 - Egypt/Nile Quiz

What were Egyptian leaders called?

• Emperors

• Kings

• Pharaohs

• Sultans

Answer explanation

An Egyptian rulers was called a "Pharaoh." It's pronounced "Fair-oh."

How many time periods is ancient Egypt's history divided into?

• o

• 1

• 2

• 3

Answer explanation

There are 3 main time periods of ancient Egyptian history. See chart to the left.

What did the Egyptians believe about their pharaohs?

• That they were ordinary humans

• That they were living gods

• That they were mythical creatures

• That they were not real.

Answer explanation

Egyptians believed that Pharaoh's, or rulers, were Gods.

What is the 'ka' in Egyptian religion?

• A type of pyramid

• A spiritual body

• A sacred animal

• A religious text

What was the purpose of a pharaoh's tomb?

• To store treasures

• To serve as a palace

• To preserve the body

• To display art

Answer explanation

The purpose of a pharaoh's tomb is to preserve their body.

During a Pharaoh's life, what did the pyramids symbolize?

• Wealth

• Power

• Knowledge

• Peace

Answer explanation

The pyramids showed everyone how great and powerful the pharaoh was.

What did the pyramids remind everyone of?

• The pharaoh's wealth

• The pharaoh's wisdom

• The pharaoh's kindness

• The pharaoh's travels

Answer explanation

The Pyramid reminded everyone of the Pharaoh's wealth and power!

What happened to the pyramids after the Old Kingdom's government collapsed?

• They were destroyed

• They were forgotten

• They stood as a symbol of power

• They were rebuilt

Answer explanation

The pyramids are still there, loud and proud, to this day!

What might be found in the Pharaoh's tomb?

• books

• weapons

• foods

• chairs

• All of the above.

Answer explanation

All kinds of things could be found in a Pharaoh's tomb. Anything they thought would make the Pharaoh more comfortable in the afterlife.

The largest of the three pyramids was built by _______________.

• King Khufu

• Herodotus

• King Tutankhamen

• Cleopatra