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Ancient Egypt
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Review of select ancient Egyptian myths and facts.
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1
After his death, Osiris ruled:
the underworld
the sky
the oceans
the moon
2
Approximately how many blocks were used to build the Great Pyramid at Giza?
2 million
6 million
500 thousand
200 thousand
3
What job did a pharaoh do?
Starred in movies
Taught school
Cultivated food
Ruled as a king
4
In an ancient Egyptian legend, who killed Osiris?
HIs brother, Seth
His wife, Isis
His father, Ra
His son, Horus
5
As what type of building did a pyramid function?
Palace
Fort
Tomb
Home
6
How were Isis and Osiris related?
Wife and husband
Sister and sister
Mother and son
Father and daughter
7
Why did ancient Egyptians build pyramids?
To celebrate a jubilee
To ensure an afterlife
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Why did ancient Egyptians want to be mummified after death?
To preserve their bodies for an afterlife
To commemorate eachother
To show off
To scare enemies
9
What type of animal was commonly mummified?
Cat
Songbird
Mongoose
Tiger
10
With what type of stone are pyramids covered?
Alabaster
Marble
Limestone
Granite
11
What is a mummy?
A preserved corpse
A monster
A celebrity
A granny
12
Why did pharaohs want to be buried with luxurious treasures?
To enjoy in the afterlife
To win fame and fortune
To show off to their cousins
Because they were lonely
13
How were mummies' brains removed?
They weren't removed at all
With water
With a vacuum
With a hook
14
How many sides does an Egyptian pyramid have, including the base?
4
3
6
5
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In what kind of jars were the internal organs of mummies stored?
Canopy
Canopic
Pickle
Myopic
