Hieroglyphs

What surfaces did the Ancient Egyptians use to write hieroglyphs?

• Only on stone

• On walls and metal

• Only on papyrus

• On various surfaces including papyrus, stone, and walls

Who were the only people in ancient Egypt that could read and write hieroglyphics?

• Only the kings

• Scribes and priests

• Everyone

• Farmers and workers

What was the purpose of the Rosetta Stone?

• To help scholars learn to read hieroglyphics

• To decorate temples

• To write new hieroglyphs

• To create religious texts

How long were hieroglyphics used in ancient Egypt?

• Less than 500 years

• For 500 years

• More than 1000 years

• Only 200 years

What happened to the knowledge of hieroglyphics after the 4th century AD?

• It was used by everyone

• It was taught in schools

• It was lost for centuries

• It became popular again