Ancient Egypt, one of the world's greatest civilizations of the past, has survived for thousands of years. From the way the people lived to the way they ruled and even the way they celebrated death and the afterlife, ancient Egypt holds a fascination that continues to grow as archaeological finds expose its secrets. The art, monuments and tombs of its pharaohs continue to stand intact today, some 4,000 years later!
Today Egyptologists, historians and archaeologists who focus on this ancient civilization, have learned a great deal about the rulers, artifacts, and customs of ancient Egypt. How does your knowledge of ancient Egypt hold up compared to these experts?
How much do you really know about ancient Egypt beyond its huge pyramids, its bandaged mummies, its golden treasures, its hieroglyphs, and a famous boy king? Travel deeper inside the pyramids—and ancient Egypt—in this quiz, and learn a thing or two at the same time.
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Which image depicts the Great Sphinx of Giza?
What title was bestowed upon a ruler in ancient Egypt?
Pharaoh
Khan
Rajah
Sultan
Czar
Why did ancient Egyptians make mummies?
To remember their ancestors
They believed the dead can be revived in the future
To preserve their bodies so they could use them in the afterlife
To honor the dead
What are on the insides of an Egyptian mummy?
Salt and sugar
Sawdust, leaves and linen
Dried preserved internal organs
Bandages soaked with honey
Which image depicts the Egyptian god of protection who would use powerful magic spells to help people in need?
Isis
Anubis
Bastet
King Tut
What is the name of the Egyptian god of the sky, who is usually depicted as a man with the head of a hawk?
Horus
Hawkeye
Zeus
Amun
Thor
Sobek
How many pyramids are there currently in Egypt?
50 - 79
80 - 109
1 - 20
110 - 140
21 - 49
141 - 160
True or false? Cleopatra VII was not an Egyptian.
False
True
True or false? Cleopatra VII was the last queen and the last pharaoh of Egypt.
True
False
What are hieroglyphs?
Egyptian boat
Egyptian food
Picture writing
Egyptian mythology
What did ancient Egyptians keep in canopic jars?
Preserved food
Honey
Water
A mummy's internal organs
Gold and silver
Which is the biggest pyramid in Egypt?
Pyramid of Khufu
Pyramid of Khafre
Pyramid of Menkaure
Pyramid of Neferefre
What is the primary purpose of pyramids?
Temple to honor Egyptian gods
Tombs for the pharaohs and their queens
Scenic landmarks for travelers
High landmark to look out for enemies
How old was King Tut when he became pharaoh?
9 years old
35 years old
21 years old
18 years old
54 years old
How many mummies did archaeologists find inside the Great Pyramid at Giza?
1
12
5
0
2
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