Ancient Egyptian Laws and Beliefs Quiz
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7th Grade
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Ben Kelly
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the basis of laws in Ancient Egypt?
A single law book
Ma’at – the idea of truth, balance, order, and justice
The will of the Pharaoh
The decisions of local officials
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was the main lawgiver and judge in Ancient Egypt?
Local officials
The Pharaoh
Priests
The military
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What types of issues did Ancient Egyptian laws cover?
Only trade and taxes
Only marriage and family
Stealing, land and property, marriage and family, trade and taxes, violence and murder
Only violence and murder
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the goal of punishments in Ancient Egypt?
To inflict pain
To restore balance and fairness (Ma’at)
To eliminate crime
To demonstrate power
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happened if a person's heart was heavier than the feather of Ma’at?
They went to the afterlife
Their soul was eaten by the monster Ammit
They were given another chance
They became a judge
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Egyptians have to declare in the 42 Confessions of Ma’at?
Their achievements
Their possessions
The “Negative Confessions” (what they had NOT done)
Their family history
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a confession from the 42 Confessions of Ma’at?
I have stolen
I have lied
I have not killed
I have ignored the gods
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