Ancient Egyptian Civilization Quiz

What was the belief system of the Ancient Egyptians?

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

• Atheism

• Animism

What was the purpose of mummification in Ancient Egypt?

• To preserve the body for the journey to the afterlife

• To honor the pharaoh

• To create art

• To cure diseases

What did the Ancient Egyptians use to communicate?

• Pictograms

• Hieroglyphics

• Latin

• Greek

Where were hieroglyphics commonly used in Ancient Egypt?

• On papyrus only

• On walls, tombs, and other surfaces

• Only in religious texts

• In daily letters

What was the function of the Egyptian calendar?

• To mark important religious events

• To track seasons and agricultural activities

• To record royal births

• To predict the future

What material did the Ancient Egyptians invent for writing?

• Stone tablets

• Papyrus paper

• Animal skins

• Clay tablets

What did the Ancient Egyptians use to write on papyrus?

• Brushes and ink

• Pencils

• Carving tools

• Markers

What was the ink made from in Ancient Egypt?

• Water and charcoal

• Carbon black, gum, and water

• Fruit juice

• Mineral dyes

What star's rising was important to the Ancient Egyptian calendar?

• The Sun

• The Star of Bethlehem

• Sirius

• The North Star

Who was Pharaoh Khufu?

• The builder of the Temple of Karnak

• The builder of the Great Pyramid of Giza

• A famous warrior pharaoh

• A famous priest