Amun in Ancient Egyptian Mythology Quiz

Why was the temple of Amun at Karnak significant in ancient Egypt?

• It was the smallest temple in Egypt

• It was one of the largest and most impressive temples in the ancient world

• It was dedicated to the god Osiris and was where he was born

• It was built during the Old Kingdom by the peasants

Why was Anubis worshipped throughout Egypt?

• He was believed to control the Nile River and when it floods for the harvest

• His presence was felt during the process of preparing a body for burial and ensuring a successful afterlife

• He was the god of love and beauty and everyone wanted to look like him

• He was the creator of the world

Explain how Anubis’s role in rituals of mourning and protection of the dead reflects the values of ancient Egyptian society.

• It shows that Egyptians valued the afterlife and believed in protecting the dead to ensure a safe journey.

• It shows that Egyptians only cared about war, conquest and burning enemy homes.

• It shows that Egyptians did not believe in any gods and thought the Big Bang created the universe.

• It shows that Egyptians ignored burial practices.

Which goddess is known for mourning, funerals, and the dead in ancient Egyptian mythology?

• Nephthys

• Hathor

• Bastet

• Sekhmet

What is Nephthys often portrayed as wearing on her head?

• A headdress formed of a bowl and a house

• A crown of feathers

• A sun disk and cow horns

• A cobra and vulture headdress

How is Geb commonly depicted in ancient Egyptian art?

• As a man lying on his back with arms and legs stretched out

• As a falcon flying in the sky

• As a lion with a human head

• As a woman holding a staff

Which item is commonly seen in Hathor's headdress?

• Cow horns and a sun disc

• A feather of Ma'at

• A double crown

• A scarab beetle

Why was Hathor thought to have the power to protect against illness and danger?

• Because she was the tame version of the goddess Sekhmet

• Because she was the goddess of the underworld

• Because she controlled the weather

• Because she was the goddess of war

What was Horus the god of in ancient Egyptian mythology?

• The sun and the moon

• The sky, war, and hunting

• The underworld and death

• The Nile and agriculture

Explain why the image of Horus could be found in many temples and tombs throughout Egypt. Use evidence from what you know about his role in Egyptian society.

• Because he was the god of farming

• Because he was worshipped as a protector and symbol of kingship

• Because he was the god of music

• Because he was the god of the desert