Ancient Egyptian Civilization Quiz

What type of government did the Egyptians establish under their ruler during the Old Kingdom?

• Democracy

• Theocracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

Why were Egyptians loyal to the Pharaoh as a religious leader?

• They believed the Pharaoh was the son of Re, the sun god.

• They thought the Pharaoh was the reincarnation of Anubis.

• They saw the Pharaoh as a messenger of the gods.

• They believed the Pharaoh could control the weather.

Which two gods were crucial for the Egyptians due to their dependence on agriculture?

• Osiris and Isis

• Thoth and Anubis

• Re and Hapi

• Set and Horus

What was the primary purpose of the pyramids in ancient Egypt?

• They were used as palaces for the living pharaohs.

• They served as tombs for the pharaohs.

• They were constructed as temples for worship.

• They were built as monuments to commemorate battles.

What significant contributions did the Egyptians make while building the pyramids?

• Invention of the wheel and discovery of electricity.

• Development of a 365-day calendar and advancements in mathematics.

• Creation of the first written language and establishment of trade routes.

• Discovery of iron smelting and invention of the chariot.

Which group formed the largest part of the social structure in ancient Egyptian society?

• The upper class of army commanders, nobles, and priests.

• The middle class of traders, artisans, and scribes.

• The lower class of farmers and unskilled workers.

• The royal family, including the king or pharaoh.

How did the living conditions and lifestyle of the middle class in ancient Egypt compare to the upper class?

• The middle class lived in similar large homes and had many servants.

• The middle class lived in smaller homes and dressed more simply than the upper class.

• The middle class had more luxurious lifestyles than the upper class.

• The middle class and upper class had virtually identical living conditions.

Why the development of a 365-day calendar was significant for the Egyptians.

• It helped them plan religious festivals.

• It allowed them to predict the flooding of the Nile.

• It was used to organize trade routes.

• It was important for military campaigns.

What do you call the ruler of ancient Egypt?

• Sultan

• Queen

• Emperor

• Pharaoh

True or False. Bureaucrats were in charge of irrigation canals and crop planting. They also controlled trade and tax collecting.

• True

• False