Ancient Egypt: The New Kingdom Quiz

Which period in ancient Egypt's history is known as the Golden Age?

• Old Kingdom

• Middle Kingdom

• Late Period

• New Kingdom

Who was the young king that united Egypt and began the New Kingdom?

• Tutankhamun

• Ramses II

• Ahmose I

• Thutmose III

Which regions did the New Kingdom of Egypt expand into?

• India and China

• Mesopotamia and Persia

• Cush and Nubia

• Greece and Rome

What was the cultural center of the New Kingdom?

• Memphis

• Alexandria

• Thebes

• Giza

Which famous archaeological site is associated with the New Kingdom?

• Pyramids of Giza

• Valley of the Kings

• Sphinx of Giza

• Temple of Karnak

What major event marked the beginning of the decline of the New Kingdom?

• Invasion by the Sea Peoples

• Construction of the Great Pyramid

• Discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb

• Rise of the Roman Empire

Who was the last pharaoh of the New Kingdom?

• Cleopatra VII

• Akhenaten

• Thutmose III

• Ramses XI

What is the Ramesside Period known for?

• The unification of Upper and Lower Egypt

• The reign of 11 pharaohs named Ramses

• The rule of Cleopatra

• The construction of the Great Pyramid

Which pharaoh is sometimes referred to as the Napoleon of Egypt?

• Ramses II

• Thutmose III

• Akhenaten

• Tutankhamun

Which pharaoh introduced the worship of Aten?

• Ramses II

• Tutankhamun

• Thutmose III

• Akhenaten