Ancient Egyptian Civilization

Question 1

What structure in ancient Egypt was used as a tomb for kings?

Accepted Answer

Pyramids

Question 2

What discovery helped Egyptologists decode the Egyptian writing, hieroglyphics?

Accepted Answer

Rosetta Stone

Question 3

The leader, or King, of ancient Egypt that was also viewed as a god was known as the...

Accepted Answer

Pharaoh

Question 4

These people were responsible for keeping the gods happy. They performed rituals and ceremonies

Accepted Answer

Priests

Question 5

The only people who could read or write and were in charge of keeping records were known as...

Accepted Answer

scribes

Question 6

This person was the Pharaoh's chief advisor and was also known as the "High Priest"

Accepted Answer

Vizier

Question 7

A powerful group or family that maintain its position for a very long time is called a Dynasty.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

What structure was built for King Khafra and has the head of pharaoh and the body of a lion?

Accepted Answer

Sphinx

Question 9

Who was the first king in history to sign a peace treaty with his enemies?

Accepted Answer

Ramses the Great

Question 10

Who was the longest reigning female pharaoh in Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Hatshepsut

Question 11

Who was a boy king who is well-known today because of the discovery of his intact tomb?

Accepted Answer

King Tut

Question 12

Which river runs through Egypt and provided the Egyptian civilization with many gifts?

Accepted Answer

The Nile River

Question 13

The Nile River gave the Egyptians many gifts. Which one of these is NOT a gift of the Nile?

Accepted Answer

Solar Energy

Question 14

These people were responsible for making local laws and ruled the regions of Egypt.

Accepted Answer

Nobles

Question 15

An Empire is a group of states and people united and ruled by a central authority.

Accepted Answer

True

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