Why did the Pharaohs wear fake beards?

To copy the appearance of the Gods

Why did ancient Egyptians not keep cats as pets?

they where considered special and magical

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Ancient Egypt

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Questions 20

Answers

1
Why were ancient Egyptian children encouraged to regularly play games ?
to strengthen their bodies
just to have fun in general
to assure Gods knew they were working hard at a young age
to boost their metabolism to prepare for famines & droughts
2
Why did the Pharaohs wear fake beards?
For decoration and to accessorise themselves
To copy the appearance of the Gods
To later, be excepted into afterlife by Gods
To show their wealth and power to the Gods
3
What were wigs made from?
Horse hair
Dyed reeds
Papyrus
Human hair
4
How many seasons are in the ancient Egyptian calendar?
4
3
1
2
5
What toys did ancient Egyptian children not play with?
wooden animals
thick rope
woven balls
marble & clay figures
6
Who did they pray to for sun?
Thoth
Ra
Bast
Osiris
7
How many days were there in a season in Ancient Egypt?
160
140
120
100
8
Which animal did Egyptians not keep at pets?
baboons
crocodiles
dogs
cats
9
What was the average age of when they got married?
15+
10-12
12-14
6-8
10
Which material was the least commonly worn in ancient Egypt?
cotton
linen
wool
papyrus
11
Why did ancient Egyptians not keep cats as pets?
Akhenaten was allergic to the fur of some breeds
they where considered special and magical
Pharaohs thought they were to precious for normal people
they believed that cats had the closest appearance to Gods
12
What are the Ancient Egyptian Calendars based on?
The Moon
The Horizon
The Sun
An Eclipse
13
What was used as eyeliner in ancient Egypt?
temporary tattoos
Sharpie
ink
copper
14
What did the Ancient Egyptians add on to the calendar near the end of a year?
They add animals
They write who the ruler was
They burn them around a fire, the ancient technique, Kilios
They add 5 days
15
What is Anubis’ animal/head?
Jackal
sphynx cat
Ancient monster called Minothi
Chubacabrah
16
Who ruled Egypt from 1279-1213 BC
Pepi II
Ramses I
Tuntankhamun
Ramses II
17
At what age did children start wearing clothes?
16
when they are born
6
3
18
How many pyramids are there in Egypt currently?
70
50
120
80
19
Which is the correct spelling?
Naferkesakar
Nefferkasokar
Neferrkasoka
Neferkasokar
20
When did upper and lower Egypt unify?
148 BC
228 BC
332 BC
469 BC

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Ancient Egypt

20 termsStudBud Administration70 plays

This is an elegant and oh so fun #ancientegypt quiz for a variety of all ages.

Flashcards20 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 20

Answers

1
Why were ancient Egyptian children encouraged to regularly play games ?
to strengthen their bodies
just to have fun in general
to assure Gods knew they were working hard at a young age
to boost their metabolism to prepare for famines & droughts
2
Why did the Pharaohs wear fake beards?
For decoration and to accessorise themselves
To copy the appearance of the Gods
To later, be excepted into afterlife by Gods
To show their wealth and power to the Gods
3
What were wigs made from?
Horse hair
Dyed reeds
Papyrus
Human hair
4
How many seasons are in the ancient Egyptian calendar?
4
3
1
2
5
What toys did ancient Egyptian children not play with?
wooden animals
thick rope
woven balls
marble & clay figures
6
Who did they pray to for sun?
Thoth
Ra
Bast
Osiris
7
How many days were there in a season in Ancient Egypt?
160
140
120
100
8
Which animal did Egyptians not keep at pets?
baboons
crocodiles
dogs
cats
9
What was the average age of when they got married?
15+
10-12
12-14
6-8
10
Which material was the least commonly worn in ancient Egypt?
cotton
linen
wool
papyrus
11
Why did ancient Egyptians not keep cats as pets?
Akhenaten was allergic to the fur of some breeds
they where considered special and magical
Pharaohs thought they were to precious for normal people
they believed that cats had the closest appearance to Gods
12
What are the Ancient Egyptian Calendars based on?
The Moon
The Horizon
The Sun
An Eclipse
13
What was used as eyeliner in ancient Egypt?
temporary tattoos
Sharpie
ink
copper
14
What did the Ancient Egyptians add on to the calendar near the end of a year?
They add animals
They write who the ruler was
They burn them around a fire, the ancient technique, Kilios
They add 5 days
15
What is Anubis’ animal/head?
Jackal
sphynx cat
Ancient monster called Minothi
Chubacabrah
16
Who ruled Egypt from 1279-1213 BC
Pepi II
Ramses I
Tuntankhamun
Ramses II
17
At what age did children start wearing clothes?
16
when they are born
6
3
18
How many pyramids are there in Egypt currently?
70
50
120
80
19
Which is the correct spelling?
Naferkesakar
Nefferkasokar
Neferrkasoka
Neferkasokar
20
When did upper and lower Egypt unify?
148 BC
228 BC
332 BC
469 BC