Ancient Egypt Quiz

Who belonged to the highest class on Egypt's social pyramid after the pharaoh?

• Government officials

• Priests

• Artisans

• Scribes

From whom did most government officials inherit their positions?

• Family members

• Friends

• Teachers

• Neighbors

What was a common background for government officials in ancient Egypt?

• Pharaoh’s family or noble families

• Farmers

• Merchants

• Foreigners

Who were the three most important government officials in ancient Egypt?

• The vizier, the chief treasurer, and the general of the armies

• The pharaoh, the priest, and the scribe

• The artisan, the peasant, and the priest

• The scribe, the artisan, and the peasant

What was the role of the three types of officials in ancient Egypt?

• They carried out the orders of the pharaoh

• They built the pyramids

• They were responsible for farming

• They were in charge of religious ceremonies

Who had more power than anyone except for the pharaoh?

• The Vizier

• The General

• The Priest

• The Merchant

What roles did the vizier have in the government?

• Appointed and supervised government officials

• Led the army

• Built temples

• Collected taxes

What was one of the responsibilities of the vizier regarding the courts?

• Overseeing the courts

• Writing laws

• Training soldiers

• Collecting taxes

What was expected of the vizier when overseeing disputes?

• To be fair and neutral

• To favor the rich

• To favor the poor

• To ignore the disputes

What color were viziers often shown wearing in works of art?

• Red

• Blue

• White

• Green