Ancient Egypt is one of the coolest time periods in history! Everything about the Ancient Egyptians is awesome, from the way they lived to the way they ruled and even the way they celebrated death and the afterlife. You’re probably learning about Ancient Egypt in school – and if you’re not yet, then you certainly will be! Get a head-start with this quick quiz and don’t forget to tell us how you do in the comments below!
What is the name of the writing system used by the Ancient Egyptians?
- Hieroglyphs
- Cuneiform
- Runes
- Alphabet
Which river was the lifeline of Ancient Egypt?
- The Nile
- The Amazon
- The Thames
- The Mississippi
What were the huge stone structures built as tombs for pharaohs called?
- Pyramids
- Castles
- Temples
- Palaces
Who was the famous boy king whose tomb was discovered in 1922?
- Tutankhamun
- Ramesses II
- Cleopatra
- Julius Caesar
What did Ancient Egyptians believe happened to people after they died?
- They went to an afterlife
- They became stars
- They turned into birds
- They disappeared forever
What was the name of the sun god, often shown with a falcon head?
- Ra
- Zeus
- Thor
- Anubis
What did Ancient Egyptians use to make paper?
- Papyrus
- Wood pulp
- Cotton
- Silk
Which animal was sacred to the Ancient Egyptians and often mummified?
- Cat
- Dog
- Horse
- Cow
What was the name of the last active pharaoh of Ancient Egypt?
- Cleopatra
- Nefertiti
- Hatshepsut
- Tutankhamun
What did Ancient Egyptians call the black land, the fertile area around the Nile?
- Kemet
- Deshret
- Nubia
- Giza
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