Ancient Egypt

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1
She had affairs with Romans because
to help her consolidate her own power
all of the above
she wanted to keep Egypt independent
she wanted a powerful ally
2
No rain fell in Egypt during the months:
Mar/Apr
Jan/Feb
Jul/Aug
Nov/Dec
3
Which item showed the pharaoh cared for his people?
the flail
the bull's tail
the false beard
the crook
4
Which of the following was NOT a job for women
perfume maker
soldier
professional mourner
pharaoh
5
Who was the first powerful Roman Cleopatra had an affair with?
Octavius
Marc Antony
Caligula
Julius Caesar
6
How many seasons were there in ancient Egypt?
3
4
2
1
7
How did the peasants spend their time when the Nile flooded?
Standing in circles chanting 'Hail Nile'
Building monuments
All of the above
Ploughing the land
8
The word 'pharaoh' means:
Hotham
emperor
great house
king
9
Which god did the Pharaoh claim as his father?
The Nile
Horus
Amun Re
Thor, God of Thunder
10
Why did they stop building pyramids?
They took way too long to finish
the bricks were too heavy
they were up for a new challenge
they kept getting robbed
11
Why did the pharaoh wear a double crown?
to symbolise a united Egypt
it was the fashion
to show he cared for the people
to protect from the sun's hot rays
12
What happened in the season of Peret?
Inundation
Growth
Harvest
The leaves fell from the trees, real pretty like
13
Who is your favourite historian or archaeologist?
The guy in 'the Mummy'
Indian Jones
Mr Cullen
Lara Croft, Tomb Raider
14
Why was Tutankhamen's tomb an extraordinary find?
Because he was so young
because it was untouched
because it was inside a pyramid
it gave Egyptologists an understanding of ancient doorbells
15
The Great Pyramid at Giza was built for:
Nefertiti
Cleopatra
Ramses
Khufu

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