Ancient Egypt Quiz

What event did the Opet Festival celebrate in ancient Egypt?

• The harvest season

• The god Amon-Re and the pharaoh

• The construction of the pyramids

• The new year

Which social class was at the top of Egypt's social pyramid?

• Priests

• Scribes

• Pharaoh

• Artisans

What was the main duty of the chief treasurer in ancient Egypt?

• Advising the pharaoh

• Collecting taxes

• Leading religious ceremonies

• Overseeing court cases

Which group was responsible for recording information for government and religious leaders?

• Artisans

• Priests

• Scribes

• Peasants

What did artisans create in ancient Egypt?

• Written records

• Food supplies

• Statues and jewelry

• Religious texts

How were priests involved in burial practices?

• They built the tombs

• They embalmed the bodies

• They collected taxes for funerals

• They provided entertainment

What material did scribes use to write on in ancient Egypt?

• Stone tablets

• Wooden planks

• Papyrus

• Metal sheets

What role did women typically have in ancient Egyptian families?

• They were the heads of the households

• They managed the home and raised children

• They worked as scribes

• They led religious ceremonies

What was a major material used by stone carvers in their work?

• Limestone

• Granite

• Marble

• Copper

How long did the flooding season of the Nile last?

• Three months

• Four months

• Five months

• Six months