Ancient Egypt Quiz

What is the term for a government led by religious leaders?

• Democracy

• Theocracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

Who was the ruler of ancient Egypt?

• Emperor

• King

• Pharaoh

• Sultan

What is the role of a bureaucrat?

• A religious leader

• A government official

• A military leader

• A merchant

What is embalming?

• Building a pyramid

• Writing hieroglyphs

• The process of treating a body to prevent it from decay

• Farming in the Nile Delta

What is a pyramid?

• A type of ancient writing

• A great stone tomb for an Egyptian pharaoh

• A tool for farming

• A type of Egyptian boat

Who is considered a ruler?

• A farmer

• A trader

• A leader of a country

• A scribe

Which group is part of the upper class in ancient Egypt?

• Farmers

• Traders

• Pharaoh, Priest, Nobles

• Scribes

Who belonged to the middle class in ancient Egypt?

• Pharaohs

• Traders, artisans, and scribes

• Priests

• Nobles

Who were part of the lower class in ancient Egypt?

• Nobles

• Priests

• Farmers and unskilled workers

• Artisans

What is the main purpose of a pyramid?

• To serve as a palace

• To act as a temple

• To be a tomb for a pharaoh

• To store grain