The Old Kingdom (Egypt) Quiz

When did the Old Kingdom in Egypt take place?

• 2000 to 1500 BC

• 2700 to 2200 BC

• 3000 to 2500 BC

• 1000 to 500 BC

What did Egyptians believe about the afterlife?

• They would be reborn as animals

• They would go to a heavenly paradise

• They would go bodily to the afterlife

• They would continue their life on Earth

What were mummies in ancient Egypt?

• Specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth

• Statues made of gold

• Sacred animals

• Temples for worship

Who were the pyramids built for?

• Foreign invaders

• Merchants

• Pharaohs

• Slaves

What does the building of the pyramids indicate about Egyptian society?

• They were a nomadic society

• They were a peaceful society

• They had advanced engineering skills

• They had no religious beliefs