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Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the ancient Egyptian writing system called?

a)

Japanese

b)

Hieroglyphics

c)

Egyptology

d)

Italian

2.

How many symbols were used in hieroglyphics?

a)

26

b)

60

c)

20

d)

600

3.

The first example of hieroglyphics dates back to _______BC.

a)

3200

b)

3300

c)

1750

d)

2200

4.

The first examples of hieroglyphics were carved onto _____.

a)

stone

b)

papyrus

c)

tablets

d)

clay

5.

What is the paper-like product made from reeds that Egyptians used called?

a)

stone

b)

paper

c)

papyrus

d)

graphite

6.

Papyrus is very _____.

a)

durable (long-lasting)

b)

hard

c)

colorful

d)

fragile (easy to break/tear)

7.

What did Egyptian write with on papyrus?

a)

brush and ink

b)

pen

c)

pencil

d)

stylus

8.

When was the Rosetta Stone discovered?

a)

1776 AD

b)

1799 AD

c)

3300 BC

d)

1750 BC

9.

What is the stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics, Greek, and a later form of Egyptian language, called?

a)

The Mega Stone

b)

The book of the Dead

c)

Ra's Handbook

d)

The Rosetta Stone

10.

Why is the Rosetta Stone important?

a)

It helped us translate the hieroglyphics.

b)

It is the largest stone found.

c)

It was in King Tut's Tomb.

d)

It was the key to finding the afterlife.