Egypt 03 Practice

Name the sun god worshiped by the Egyptians.

• Horus

• Ra

• Osiris

• Anubis

Who was Osiris in Egyptian mythology?

• Osiris is the god of the afterlife and resurrection in Egyptian mythology.

• Osiris is the god of the sun in Egyptian mythology.

• Osiris is the goddess of love in Egyptian mythology.

• Osiris is the god of war in Egyptian mythology.

How many gods and goddesses did the Egyptians worship?

• Around 500 gods and goddesses

• Less than 1,000 gods and goddesses

• Only 100 gods and goddesses

• Over 2,000 gods and goddesses

What type of belief system did the early Egyptians follow?

• Atheism

• Monotheism

• Animism

• Polytheism

How did Egyptians view death compared to the Mesopotamians?

• Egyptians thought of death as a punishment, whereas Mesopotamians viewed it as a peaceful rest.

• Egyptians viewed death as a transition to an afterlife, while Mesopotamians saw it as a descent into a dreary underworld.

• Egyptians believed death was the end of existence, while Mesopotamians celebrated it as a joyous event.

• Both Egyptians and Mesopotamians viewed death as a journey to a paradise filled with rewards.

What did Egyptians believe would happen after death?

• The soul would be forgotten and cease to exist.

• The soul would immediately reincarnate into another body.

• The soul would travel to a distant planet for a new life.

• Egyptians believed the soul would be judged and could enter an afterlife in paradise or face destruction.

What was the primary purpose of mummification in ancient Egypt?

• To display the body in public ceremonies

• To prepare the body for immediate burial

• To prevent the body from being stolen

• To preserve the body for the afterlife

What was the role of the royal family in ancient Egyptian society?

• They were responsible for farming and labor.

• They were primarily merchants and traders.

• They served as priests in temples.

• They were the highest social class and held political power.

How could lower-class Egyptians improve their social status?

• By moving to a different region.

• By becoming priests.

• Through marriage or success in their jobs.

• By accumulating wealth through trade.

What rights did women in ancient Egypt possess compared to women in other ancient societies?

• Women could not own property.

• Women had the right to propose marriage and seek divorce.

• Women were not allowed to work outside the home.

• Women had no legal rights.