Free Printable Ancient Egypt Review # 1

1.

What does the term 'polytheism' mean?

a)

A) Belief in one god

b)

B) Belief in many gods and goddesses

c)

C) Belief in no gods

d)

D) Belief in animals as gods

2.

These deities (gods) often appeared with both human and animal features, such as the jackal-headed Anubis and the cat goddess, Bastet. Which god is described as jackal-headed in Ancient Egyptian religion?

a)

Bastet

b)

Anubis

c)

Osiris

d)

Ra

3.

Why did priests perform regular rituals in Ancient Egypt?

a)

To keep the gods happy.

b)

To train new priests.

c)

To collect taxes.

d)

To build monuments.

4.

Egyptians believed that everything in nature—from the flooding of the Nile to the rising of the sun—was controlled by these powerful deities.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

What was the 'Next World' in Ancient Egyptian belief?

a)

A place where one's life continued after death.

b)

A city built by the pharaohs.

c)

A festival celebrated every year.

d)

A sacred animal worshipped by priests.

6.

Read the passage below and answer the question: Mummification involved several important steps: first, the body was washed and purified. Next, the internal organs were removed and preserved in special jars called canopic jars. The heart was left inside the body because Egyptians believed it would be needed in the Afterlife. The body was then packed with natron, a natural salt, to dry it out for about 40 days. After drying, the body was wrapped in many layers of linen cloth, and protective amulets were placed between the wrappings to guard the soul. Finally, the mummy was placed in a decorated coffin and buried in a tomb with food, treasures, and written spells to help the soul on its journey. Doing all of this allowed the person's spirit, called the "ka," to recognize its body and live on forever in the Next World.

a)

To preserve the body for the Afterlife

b)

To prepare the body for reincarnation

c)

To honor the gods

d)

To create art

7.

Read the passage below and answer the question: Mummification involved several important steps: first, the body was washed and purified. Next, the internal organs were removed and preserved in special jars called canopic jars. The heart was left inside the body because Egyptians believed it would be needed in the Afterlife. The body was then packed with natron, a natural salt, to dry it out for about 40 days. After drying, the body was wrapped in many layers of linen cloth, and protective amulets were placed between the wrappings to guard the soul. Finally, the mummy was placed in a decorated coffin and buried in a tomb with food, treasures, and written spells to help the soul on its journey. Doing all of this allowed the person's spirit, called the "ka," to recognize its body and live on forever in the Next World. What were the jars called in which the internal organs were preserved during mummification?

a)

Canopic jars

b)

Clay pots

c)

Sacred vases

d)

Spirit jars

8.

Fill in the blank: The body was packed with ________, a natural salt, to dry it out for about 40 days.

a)

natron

b)

gypsum

c)

limestone

d)

sulfur

9.

Read the passage below and answer the question: Mummification involved several important steps: first, the body was washed and purified. Next, the internal organs were removed and preserved in special jars called canopic jars. The heart was left inside the body because Egyptians believed it would be needed in the Afterlife. The body was then packed with natron, a natural salt, to dry it out for about 40 days. After drying, the body was wrapped in many layers of linen cloth, and protective amulets were placed between the wrappings to guard the soul. Finally, the mummy was placed in a decorated coffin and buried in a tomb with food, treasures, and written spells to help the soul on its journey. Doing all of this allowed the person's spirit, called the "ka," to recognize its body and live on forever in the Next World.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

What was placed between the wrappings of linen cloth to guard the soul during mummification?

a)

Protective amulets

b)

Papyrus scrolls

c)

Clay tablets

d)

Golden coins

11.

Why did Egyptians leave the heart inside the body during mummification?

a)

Because Egyptians believed the heart would be needed in the Afterlife.

b)

Because the heart was too difficult to remove.

c)

Because the heart was considered unimportant.

d)

Because the heart was used to store treasures.

12.

Look at the image showing a jackal-headed figure performing a ritual on a mummy. Which Egyptian god is depicted in this scene?

a)

Osiris

b)

Anubis

c)

Horus

d)

Thoth

13.

In the image with a scale and a feather, which ancient Egyptian ceremony is being depicted?

a)

The Opening of the Mouth

b)

The Weighing of the Heart

c)

The Festival of Opet

d)

The Sed Festival

14.

Read the passage below and answer the question: Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics are a fascinating writing system made up of pictographs (pictures) and symbols. The Egyptians used hieroglyphics to record important events, religious texts, and stories about their gods and pharaohs. One special way they wrote names was inside an oval shape called a cartouche. Only the names of pharaohs and royal family members were placed inside cartouches, which were meant to protect them and showed their importance. What is a cartouche?

a)

A type of Egyptian god

b)

An oval shape used to write names

c)

A kind of ancient Egyptian food

d)

A tool for building pyramids

15.

Who were the only people whose names were placed inside cartouches?

a)

Pharaohs and royal family members

b)

Priests and scribes

c)

Merchants and artisans

d)

Foreign diplomats

16.

Read the passage below and answer the question: For many years, people could not understand hieroglyphics. That changed when the Rosetta Stone was discovered in 1799. The Rosetta Stone had the same message written in three scripts: Greek, Demotic, and hieroglyphics. Because scholars could read Greek, they used it to figure out what the hieroglyphics said. This breakthrough allowed historians and archaeologists to finally translate ancient Egyptian writing and learn more about this incredible civilization.

a)

Greek, Latin, and Hieroglyphics

b)

Greek, Demotic, and Hieroglyphics

c)

Demotic, Latin, and Coptic

d)

Greek, Coptic, and Hieroglyphics

17.

The discovery of the Rosetta Stone was important for understanding ancient Egyptian writing because:

a)

it provided a key to deciphering hieroglyphics

b)

it was the first stone found in Egypt

c)

it contained a map of ancient Egypt

d)

it was used as a royal tomb

18.

What type of writing system is shown in this image?

a)

Cuneiform

b)

Hieroglyphs

c)

Latin alphabet

d)

Cyrillic

19.

Observe this image. What activity are the people engaged in?

a)

Farming

b)

Writing Hieroglyphics

c)

Building Pyramids

d)

Cooking

20.

Fill in the blank: The writing system shown in the images is called _________.

a)

Hieroglyphics

b)

Cuneiform

c)

Sanskrit

d)

Greek

21.

What was the main purpose of the pyramids in Ancient Egypt?

a)

To serve as homes for the pharaohs

b)

To serve as tombs for the pharaohs

c)

To store food and supplies

d)

To hold religious ceremonies

22.

The Egyptians believed that the pyramids would help the pharaohs reach the Next World by preserving and protecting their _______.

a)

bodies

b)

weapons

c)

jewels

d)

servants

23.

The pyramids were built mainly during the Old Kingdom along the West bank of the Nile River.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

According to Egyptian beliefs, the items buried with the pharaohs in the pyramids included:

a)

jewelry, food, and treasures

b)

modern books and electronics

c)

statues of Greek gods

d)

plastic toys and coins

25.

The Egyptians chose the pyramid shape for their tombs because:

a)

it symbolized the rays of the sun and helped the pharaoh's soul ascend to the heavens.

b)

it was the easiest shape to build with stone blocks.

c)

it represented the Nile River.

d)

it was a popular design in neighboring countries.

26.

Which pyramid is the largest and most well-known?

a)

The Pyramid of Menkaure

b)

The Pyramid of Khafre

c)

The Great Pyramid (built for Pharaoh Khufu)

d)

The Pyramid of Djoser

27.

Who was the Great Pyramid built for?

a)

Pharaoh Khufu

b)

Pharaoh Ramses II

c)

Pharaoh Tutankhamun

d)

Pharaoh Akhenaten

28.

The Great Sphinx sits outside the pyramids of Giza and acts as a guardian and protector for the pharaohs buried there.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Name two other pharaohs, besides Khufu, who had pyramids built for them at Giza.

a)

Pharaoh Khafre and Pharaoh Menkaure

b)

Pharaoh Tutankhamun and Pharaoh Ramses II

c)

Pharaoh Akhenaten and Pharaoh Sneferu

d)

Pharaoh Djoser and Pharaoh Pepi II

30.

What famous monument is shown in front of the pyramids?

a)

The Colosseum

b)

The Sphinx

c)

The Eiffel Tower

d)

The Statue of Liberty

31.

Who was considered both a king and a living god in ancient Egypt?

a)

Priest

b)

Pharaoh

c)

Merchant

d)

Farmer

32.

Pharaohs were responsible for the well-being and success of the entire country.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Pharaohs made laws, collected taxes, ensured there was enough food, and protected Egypt from _______.

a)

enemies

b)

friends

c)

priests

d)

farmers

34.

What special crown did pharaohs wear during grand ceremonies?

a)

Double Crown

b)

Nemes Headdress

c)

Blue Crown

d)

Red Crown

35.

Name two symbols of authority that pharaohs carried.

a)

Crook and flail

b)

Scepter and orb

c)

Sword and shield

d)

Crown and ring

36.

Pharaohs were believed to be the connection between the gods and the people because:

a)

they were considered divine representatives on earth.

b)

they built the largest pyramids.

c)

they were the richest people in Egypt.

d)

they controlled the Nile River.

37.

Who was known as the 'boy king' and became pharaoh at a very young age, with his tomb found filled with treasures?

a)

Ramses II

b)

Tutankhamun

c)

Cleopatra VII

d)

Hatshepsut

38.

Which pharaoh ruled for over 60 years and built many statues and temples?

a)

Cleopatra VII

b)

Hatshepsut

c)

Ramses II

d)

Tutankhamun

39.

Who was one of the few female pharaohs, known for expanding trade and building impressive monuments?

a)

Cleopatra VII

b)

Hatshepsut

c)

Ramses II

d)

Tutankhamun

40.

The last pharaoh of Egypt, famous for her intelligence and her relationships with Roman leaders Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, was _________

a)

Cleopatra VII

b)

Nefertiti

c)

Hatshepsut

d)

Sobekneferu

41.

Pharaohs were buried in magnificent tombs with treasures, food, and other items they might need in the _________

a)

afterlife

b)

palace

c)

marketplace

d)

desert

42.

What is the name of the famous golden mask shown in the picture?

a)

Mask of Ramses II

b)

Mask of Tutankhamun

c)

Mask of Cleopatra

d)

Mask of Akhenaten

43.

Look at this image. Fill in the blank: The people shown in the illustration are wearing traditional linen clothing of ancient _________.

a)

Egyptians

b)

Romans

c)

Chinese

d)

Greeks

44.

The reason ancient Egyptians wore heavy black eye make-up was:

a)

to keep bugs out

b)

as protection from the sun & sand

c)

as part of their religion

d)

to show their social class

45.

The Period of Inundation in ancient Egypt took place during the following months:

a)

Sept. - Nov.

b)

Aug. - Oct.

c)

July - Oct.

d)

Feb. - May

Ancient Egypt Review # 1

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 23mins

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