Ancient Egypt (Ms. Riley)

What was the primary purpose of building the Egyptian pyramids?

• To serve as temples

• To house Pharaohs’ treasures

• To act as landmarks

• To bury Pharaohs and provide for them in the afterlife

Which Pharaoh is most famous for his tomb being found nearly intact?

• Ramses II

• Akhenaten

• Tutankhamun

• Cleopatra VII

What substance did the Egyptians use to dry out the body during mummification?

• Limestone

• Saltwater

• Sand

• Natron

Who discovered the tomb of King Tutankhamun?

• Howard Carter

• Lord Carnarvon

• Jean-Francois Champollion

• Hemiunu

What was the main reason for building the Great Pyramid of Giza?

• To honor the god Amun

• As a burial place for Pharaoh Khufu

• To serve as a temple for the Egyptian people

• As a fortress to protect against invaders

Which Pharaoh changed Egyptian religion to worship only the sun god Aten?

• Ramses II

• Akhenaten

• Hatshepsut

• Menes

What material did the Egyptians use to make paper?

• Linen

• Papyrus

• Animal hides

• Palm leaves

What was the role of Hatshepsut before becoming Pharaoh?

• Queen

• Scribe

• High Priestess

• Vizier

The Great Sphinx is located near which pyramid?

• Pyramid of Menkaure

• Bent Pyramid

• Pyramid of Khafre

• Red Pyramid

How did the Egyptians believe the body was important for the afterlife?

• It symbolized a connection with their god

• The soul needed the body to unite with 'ka'

• It held memories of the deceased

• It was a symbol of social status