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?
Khan
Czar
Pharaoh
Rajah
Sultan
Why did ancient Egyptians make mummies?
To preserve their bodies so they could use them in the afterlife
To honor the dead
They believed the dead can be revived in the future
To remember their ancestors
What are on the insides of an Egyptian mummy?
Sawdust, leaves and linen
Bandages soaked with honey
Dried preserved internal organs
Salt and sugar
Which image depicts the Egyptian god of protection who would use powerful magic spells to help people in need?
King Tut
Anubis
Bastet
Isis
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
Zeus
Hawkeye
Amun
Sobek
Thor
How many pyramids are there currently in Egypt?
80 - 109
1 - 20
141 - 160
21 - 49
50 - 79
110 - 140
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?
Gold and silver
Preserved food
Honey
A mummy's internal organs
Water
Which is the biggest pyramid in Egypt?
Pyramid of Khafre
Pyramid of Neferefre
Pyramid of Menkaure
Pyramid of Khufu
What is the primary purpose of pyramids?
Temple to honor Egyptian gods
High landmark to look out for enemies
Scenic landmarks for travelers
Tombs for the pharaohs and their queens
How old was King Tut when he became pharaoh?
18 years old
9 years old
21 years old
54 years old
35 years old
How many mummies did archaeologists find inside the Great Pyramid at Giza?
0
2
5
12
1
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