Ancient Egypt Quiz

Who was the son of Sneferu and built the Great Pyramid?

• Sneferu

• Anubis

• Khufu

• Ammut

What was the purpose of the Great Pyramid?

• To provide education

• To trade with other lands

• To weigh the heart

• To protect the dead

What materials were used to build the Great Pyramid?

• Cedarwood and ebony

• Copper and turquoise

• Gold, linen, and wheat

• Bedrock, local limestone, and Tura limestone

In the Weighing of the Heart Ceremony, who placed the heart and a feather on a scale?

• Sneferu

• Ammut

• Anubis

• Khufu

What happened if the heart was heavier in the Weighing of the Heart Ceremony?

• Boat races and hunting

• The heart was eaten by Ammut

• The soul could proceed to the afterlife

• Goods were placed in the Field of Reeds

What was the purpose of placing goods in a person's tomb or coffin?

• To have a good afterlife

• To provide education

• To trade with other lands

• To protect the dead

Who attended school in ancient Egypt?

• Only the wealthiest

• Both boys and girls

• Only girls

• Only boys

What did students learn in ancient Egyptian schools?

• How to build pyramids

• How to copy texts without errors

• How to trade with other lands

• How to swim in the Nile

Why was school important in ancient Egypt?

• To have better opportunities in life

• To become a soldier

• To become a low-level merchant

• To become a laborer

What did Egyptians trade with other lands?

• Cattle, gold, linen, and wheat

• Slaves, copper, and turquoise

• Cedarwood and ebony

• Perfume and cosmetics