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Ancient Egypt

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Title used by Egyptian rulers

a)

pharaoh

b)

Ka

c)

dynasty

d)

obelisk

2.

Ancient Egyptian writing system that used picture symbols

a)

sphinx

b)

Rosetta Stone

c)

hieroglyphics

d)

papyrus

3.

Long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds that Egyptians used to write on

a)

obelisk

b)

hieroglyphics

c)

papyrus

d)

delta

4.

What did people believe the pharaoh was?

a)

Walmart worker

b)

Artist

c)

A living god

d)

All of the above

5.

What would Egyptians rub on the person that is being mummified?

a)

Oil

b)

Onion juice

c)

Corn Syrup

d)

Sugar and water solution

6.

What would they put the organs in?

a)

Pots and pans

b)

Ketchup bottles

c)

Nothing, they would leave them in the sun

d)

Jars

7.
The jars that hold the internal organs of the deceased are called
a)
Canopic
b)
Bell
c)
Ziploc
d)
Mason
8.

How was mummification viewed by ancient Egyptians

a)

It honored important people like pharaohs

b)

Its only purpose was to preserve the body

c)

It was a vehicle for the body to enter into the afterlife

d)

It was taught to them by their ancestors, so they did it also

9.

Which of the following could damage or destroy a mummy?

a)

insects

b)

bacteria

c)

moisture

d)

all of the above

10.

After death, why was it important to start the mummification process as soon as possible?

a)

Because the people that did the mummification were always busy

b)

Because the body could be stolen by thieves

c)

Because it took time to get money to pay for the mummification

d)

Because the body could become seriously rotted in a short time

11.
What did the Egyptians use for building that made them unique among ancient people?
a)
mud brick
b)
clay
c)
cement
d)
stone
12.
How were large stones moved to build the pyramids?
a)
strong men lifted them overhead
b)
horses pulled them on wagons
c)
cranes lowered them into place
d)
men pulled them on sleds up ramps
13.

What organ of the body did the Ancient Egyptians throw out?

a)

heart

b)

lungs

c)

brain

d)

foot

14.

Another name for the king of Ancient Egypt was called

a)

God

b)

Pharaoh

c)

Yawey