Edwin Smith Papyrus Quiz

When was the Edwin Smith Papyrus written?

• 2000 BCE

• 1500 - 1700 BCE

• 1862

• 1000 BCE

Who might have written the Edwin Smith Papyrus?

• King Tutankhamun

• A modern scientist

• Imhotep or his students

• Cleopatra

What kind of information does the Edwin Smith Papyrus contain?

• Myths and legends about Egyptian gods

• Recipes for making ancient Egyptian food

• Descriptions of medical treatments and injuries

• A list of Egyptian kings

Why is the Edwin Smith Papyrus considered a primary source?

• It was written in the past and gives firsthand information

• It is a book written by a historian about ancient Egypt

• It was discovered in a museum

• It contains made-up stories about ancient Egypt

What happens first when a doctor examines a patient, according to the papyrus?

• The doctor gives the patient medicine

• The doctor asks where the patient feels pain

• The doctor starts surgery immediately

• The doctor writes a new papyrus

What is the Edwin Smith Papyrus mainly about?

• The history of Egyptian kings

• Ancient Egyptian medicine and surgery

• How to build pyramids

• Egyptian myths and legends

Who bought the Edwin Smith Papyrus in 1862?

• Mustafa Agha

• Howard Carter

• Edwin Smith

• Imhotep

What does the papyrus say doctors should do after asking a patient where they feel pain?

• Give them food and water

• Examine the injury closely

• Send them home immediately

• Write about them in a history book

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the Edwin Smith Papyrus?

• Descriptions of 48 injuries

• Instructions for treating wounds

• Magical spells to heal sickness

• Nearly 100 terms for body parts

How did the Edwin Smith Papyrus help modern medicine?

• It taught doctors how to use modern technology

• It introduced the idea of diagnosing and treating injuries

• It showed how to make pyramids with better tools

• It gave the first recipe for ancient Egyptian food