Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs

Which continent are the Egyptian Pyramids found in?

• Egypt

• Africa

• Asia

• South America

Which American City has a museum with much of King Tut's treasures on display?

• Washington D.C.

• Los Angeles

• New York

• Houston

In what year was King Tut's tomb found?

• 1902

• 1912

• 1922

• 1932

3. Draw a pyramid that represents the social structure of Ancient Egypt.

Answer explanation

Who ruled all of Egypt as a god-king?

• Pharaoh

• Farmer

• Artisan

• Slave

What was the purpose of mummifying the dead?

• It was a symbol of wealth

• The preservation of the body gave the soul a place to live in the afterlife

• It prevented diseases from spreading

• Mummification was not important to ancient Egyptians.

Why were the pyramids built?

• as tombs for the pharaohs

• as vaults for the government's wealth

• as shelters for the homeless

• as monuments to the gods

What material did ancient Egyptians use to make the first known paper?

• Papyrus

• Parchment

• Bamboo

• Silk

Which ancient Egyptian invention is considered one of the earliest forms of a solar calendar?

• Lunar calendar

• Sundial

• Water clock

• Obelisk

What was the primary purpose of the ancient Egyptian practice of embalming?

• To preserve the body for the afterlife

• To prevent the spread of disease

• To display wealth and status

• To create art