Ancient Egypt Review: Day 3

Question 1

The second Pyramid built by King Sneferu in the Old Kingdom with unusual sloping is called....

Accepted Answer

The Bent Pyramid

Question 2

The Red Pyramid, also built by King Sneferu in the Old Kingdom, is well-known because.....

Accepted Answer

It was believed to be the first smooth-sided pyramid built.

Question 3

A dead body that has been prepared for burial that will be stored in a sarcophagus is called...

Accepted Answer

a mummy

Question 4

What was the purpose of the ancient Egyptian pyramids?

Accepted Answer

They were burial chambers/tombs for pharaohs when they died.

Question 5

The people that worked to build the pyramids for the pharaohs were slaves.

Accepted Answer

FALSE

Question 6

Which of the following statements about pharaohs is true?

Accepted Answer

They were thought to be living gods that people worshiped.

Question 7

All of the following things were used to make building pyramids simpler EXCEPT.....

Accepted Answer

pulleys

Question 8

King Tut is one of the most talked-about / well-known pharaohs because.....

Accepted Answer

He was very young and did not live long.

Question 9

Egyptians buried the pharaoh's bodies in pyramids because....

Accepted Answer

They believed their bodies would be needed in the afterlife.

Question 10

What would probably be found in a burial chamber of a pyramid?

Accepted Answer

a sarcophagus and canopic jars

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