Ancient Egyptian Civilization Quiz

Along which River did Egyptian civilization develop?

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Yangtze River

• Mississippi River

The first capital city of Egypt was:

• Thebes

• Alexandria

• Memphis

• Cairo

When did the Nile River flood Upper Egypt?

• During the summer months

• In the spring

• In the winter

• Throughout the year

How many cataracts did the Nile River have?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Which king of Egypt unified Upper and Lower Egypt?

• Narmer

• Tutankhamun

• Ramses II

• Akhenaten

Why were the pyramids usually reserved for the burial of pharaohs?

• Because they were considered gods and needed grand tombs.

• Because they were the only ones who could afford it.

• Because it was a tradition for all Egyptians.

• Because they were built by slaves.

Which of the following are names of Egyptian gods/goddesses?

• Zeus, Hera, Apollo

• Ra, Isis, Osiris

• Thor, Loki, Odin

• Vishnu, Shiva, Brahma

What is a person’s ka?

• A person's soul or spirit in ancient Egyptian belief

• A type of traditional clothing

• A form of currency

• A unit of time measurement

What job did a large percentage of the population work as?

• Farmer

• Teacher

• Engineer

• Doctor

What determines your placement into a social class?

• Income and wealth

• Education level

• Occupation

• All of the above