Introduction to Ancient Egypt

Question 1

What is the Old Kingdom known for?

Accepted Answer

Pyramids

Question 2

Who was technically the last ruler of Ancient Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Cleopatra

Question 3

What is the Middle Kingdom known for?

Accepted Answer

Arts and Literature

Question 4

The Kings of Egypt called themselves Pharaohs starting in the old Kingdom

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

Where was the capital during the Late Period?

Accepted Answer

It was a complicated time with numerous different capitals

Question 6

The Ptolemies were a Persian royal family.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

What was the New Kingdom known for?

Accepted Answer

Famous Pharaohs

Question 8

What was the capital of Egypt during the Middle Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Thebes

Question 9

Hatshepsut was a famous female Pharaoh who built many temples.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

Why are there big periods of time in between the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms?

Accepted Answer

They were periods of instability where there was poor harvests and conflict

Questions 10