Ancient Egypt Quiz
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- 1.In which direction does the Nile River flow?
- A.
North
- B.
South
- 2.What was the purpose for building Pyramids?
- A.
To be seen from outer space
- B.
To protect the body of a dead Pharaoh
- C.
To hold parties and celebrations
- D.
To attract grave robbers
- 3.All pyramids were built by slaves forced to work.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.Which of these is not a reason for wearing kohl makeup in ancient Egypt?
- A.
Protection from dust
- B.
Protection from disease
- C.
Protection from sun glare
- D.
Protection from invasion
- 5.Rough, rocky sections of the Nile are called
- A.
Deltas
- B.
Cataracts
- C.
Deserts
- D.
Papyrus
- 6.Hieroglyphics are
- A.
Egypt's ancient form of writing
- B.
Spells and prayers said to the gods
- C.
Spoken words used by pyramid builders
- D.
Predatory animals in the Nile River
- 7.Relatives (cousins, uncles/nieces, aunt/nephews, even sisters and brothers) were sometimes married in ancient Egypt
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.A(n) _____________ occurs when parents chose the spouse (person to marry) for their children.
- A.
Chosen marriage
- B.
Arranged marriage
- C.
Lifetime of happiness
- 9.Egyptians used this to write on
- A.
Mud-brick
- B.
Cuneiform
- C.
Hieroglyphics
- D.
Papyrus
- 10.Which of these is not a step needed in the mummification process?
- A.
Pack in salt
- B.
Remove organs (except the heart usually)
- C.
Place body in a Pyramid
- D.
Wrap in linen strips
- 11.A dynasty is
- A.
A long poem written to honor the gods
- B.
A line of rulers from the same family
- C.
An area of land meant for pyramid construction
- D.
All of the above
- 12.Another term to refer to "gods" is
- A.
Embalm
- B.
Dynasty
- C.
Delta
- D.
Deity
- 13.King ______________ united Egypt under one rule (wore a dual colored crown as well).
- A.
Khufu
- B.
Tut
- C.
Narmer
- D.
Kong
- 14.Papyrus was only used for making paper in ancient Egypt.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 15.Which of these was not invented in ancient Mesopotamia?
- A.
Wheel
- B.
Money
- C.
Irrigation
- D.
Paper
- E.
Writing
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