Ancient Egyptian Scribes Quiz

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Hilary McDevitt
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the social status of scribes in ancient Egypt?
Above priests
Below priests
Equal to priests
Below peasants
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who were allowed to become scribes in ancient Egypt?
Children
Only men
Both men and women
Only women
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary writing material used by scribes?
Metal sheets
Animal skins
Papyrus
Clay tablets
Tags
CCSS.RF.5.3A
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
At what age did boys typically start scribe school?
Three
Five
Ten
Seven
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main purpose of scribe schools?
To teach hieroglyphs and writing
To teach military skills
To train farmers
To train priests
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a common punishment for students in scribe schools?
Extra homework
Detention
Expulsion
Beatings
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did scribes use to write with?
Pencils
Quills
Finely sharpened reeds
Metal pens
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.3.5
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