Explore Ancient Egypt Quiz

What is the name of the river that was very important to ancient Egypt?

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Mississippi River

• Yangtze River

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What is the name of the ancient Egyptian king or queen?

• Emperor

• Pharaoh

• Sultan

• President

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What is the name of the large stone structure built as a tomb for pharaohs?

• Castle

• Pyramid

• Tower

• Fortress

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What is the name of the jars used to store the organs of mummies?

• Mason jars

• Canopic jars

• Cookie jars

• Pickle jars

What is the name of the preserved body wrapped in cloth in ancient Egypt?

• Skeleton

• Mummy

• Ghost

• Zombie

What is the name of the rich soil left behind after the Nile River floods?

• Sand

• Clay

• Silt

• Gravel

What is the name of the decorated stone coffin used in ancient Egypt?

• Casket

• Sarcophagus

• Crate

• Box

What is the name of the ancient Egyptian writing system using pictures?

• Alphabet

• Hieroglyphics

• Morse code

• Braille

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What is the name of the beetle that was a symbol of good luck in ancient Egypt?

• Ladybug

• Scarab

• Firefly

• Grasshopper

What is the name of the paper-like material made from a plant used by ancient Egyptians for writing?

• Parchment

• Papyrus

• Cardboard

• Canvas

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