Ancient Egypt Video

Who discovered the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, which was found largely untouched?

• Howard Carter

• King Menes

• Arizona Smith

• Lord Carnarvon

During the mummification process, which organ did the ancient Egyptians believe was the center of thought and therefore left inside the body?

• Brain

• Lungs

• Liver

• Heart

Who was responsible for uniting Upper and Lower Egypt around 3000 BC?

• King Tut

• Howard Carter

• King Menes

• The Sphinx

Why might the names "Upper Egypt" and "Lower Egypt" seem confusing when looking at a map?

• Lower Egypt is located to the south of Upper Egypt.

• Upper Egypt is located to the north of Lower Egypt.

• The Nile River flows from south to north.

• The Nile River flows from north to south.

What event led to the establishment of the New Kingdom in Ancient Egypt?

• A massive drought that forced a societal restructuring.

• The invasion and subsequent expulsion of the Hyksos people.

• A peaceful unification of Upper and Lower Egypt under a new dynasty.

• The discovery of new gold mines that brought immense wealth.

Which pharaoh is known for ruling for almost 67 years, dying around the age of 90, and building more temples and monuments than any other ancient ruler?

• Tutankhamun

• Akhenaten

• Ramses the Great

• Djoser

What was the primary reason ancient Egyptians built their tombs from stone rather than mud brick?

• Stone was more readily available than mud brick.

• They believed stone structures ensured eternal life.

• Mud brick was reserved for commoners' homes.

• Stone provided better protection against desert sandstorms.

Who is now believed to have primarily built the Great Pyramids of Egypt?

• Slaves captured in warfare.

• Tens of thousands of peasants working for the pharaoh during the Nile's annual flooding.

• Foreign invaders forced into servitude.

• A small, highly specialized team of engineers and architects.

What are some of the main ingredients used to make hummus?

• Chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, garlic, lemon

• Lentils, yogurt, cucumber, mint, bread

• Fava beans, tomato, onion, parsley, spices

• Rice, chicken, vegetables, broth, saffron

What is the name of the ancient Egyptian writing system, and what does its Greek translation mean?

• Cuneiform, meaning "wedge-shaped"

• Hieroglyphs, meaning "sacred carvings"

• Demotic, meaning "popular script"

• Pictograms, meaning "picture writing"