Exploring Ancient Egypt

What is the capital city of ancient Egypt?

• Cairo

• Alexandria

• Thebes

• Memphis

Who was the famous female pharaoh known for her trade expeditions?

• Cleopatra

• Nefertiti

• Merneith

• Hatshepsut

What is the name of the river that was crucial to Egyptian civilization?

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Mississippi River

• Yangtze River

Which structure is known as a tomb for pharaohs?

• Sphinx

• Temple

• Obelisk

• Pyramid

What writing system did the ancient Egyptians use?

• Latin Alphabet

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Runes

What is the name of the sun god in ancient Egyptian mythology?

• Anubis

• Horus

• Osiris

• Ra

Which animal is considered sacred in ancient Egypt?

• Horse

• Crocodile

• Dog

• Cat

What is the purpose of the pyramids?

• The purpose of the pyramids is to serve as tombs for pharaohs.

• To function as military fortifications.

• To act as observatories for astronomy.

• To serve as marketplaces for trade.

Who was the boy king of Egypt who became pharaoh at a young age?

• Ramses II

• Tutankhamun

• Cleopatra

• Akhenaten

What was the primary material used to build the pyramids?

• Limestone

• Granite

• Marble

• Sandstone