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Questions about ancient Egyptian culture, goegaphy and religion.
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T or F: Egyptian women could have jobs and own property
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2
The better pyramids were made of
limestone
mud brick
granite
slate
3
Why was religion was an important part of daily Egyptian life?
they would be punished if they didn't believe in Amon-Re
it was the way to understand the workings of nature
it helped them understand each other
they liked to pray
4
In what direction did the Nile River flow?
north
south
east
west
5
What is the ultimate goal of ancient Egyptian religion?
to have eternal life
to go to heaven
to make sure the heavenly boat does not sink
to become one with Brahma
6
Who were the primary builders of the pyramids?
gods
slaves
pharoahs
peasants
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Why were the pyramids so important to the ancient Egyptians?
They made it easy to find Cairo
They made sure the pharaoh had a place in the afterlife
They brought profit from tourists
They created jobs for Egyptians
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The Rosetta Stone was
a giant diamond in the rough
a gem of the pharaoh Ramses
a language
an ancient stone tablet
9
Which of these was a sacred animal of the Egyptians?
turtle
moose
cat
rabbit
10
Which God was the chief god of the ancient Egyptians?
Amon-Re
Horus
Isis
Osiris
11
Which one of these was NOT a contribution of the ancient Egyptians?
geometry
knitting
medicine
architecture
12
Who was responsible for the annual flooding of the Nile, according to ancient Egyptians?
the pharaoh
priests
peasants
Anubis
13
How long did the ancient Egyptian civilization last?
2500 years
1500 years
150 years
3500 years
14
What writing was NOT on the Rosetta Stone?
a later Egyptian script
Greek
French
hieroglyphics
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What natural resource did the Egyptians use to make paper?
coal
wheat
papyrus
sand
