Egyptian Culture

In what way are ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs like letters in the English alphabet? A. Hieroglyphs represent sounds. B. Hieroglyphs are used in other languages. C. Hieroglyphs convey meaning through pictures. D. Hieroglyphs have vowels and consonants.

For how many pharaohs was each pyramid constructed? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four

Ancient Egypt had a social hierarchy. If the hierarchy had five levels, with the pharaoh at the top, at which level were farmers and herders? A. the second tier, immediately below the pharaoh B. the third (middle) tier C. the fourth tier D. the fifth (bottom) tier

The role of the scribe within Egyptian society and government is most similar to that of a(n) A. accountant. B. political advisor. C. record keeper. D. leader.

Ancient Egypt was a polytheistic society. What does this mean? A. Egyptians worshipped one god. B. Egyptians worshipped many gods. C. Egyptians worshipped different types of gods. D. Egyptians worshipped the pharaoh.

How is the Rosetta Stone key to modern-day understanding of ancient Egypt? A. The Rosetta Stone outlined ancient Egypt's social hierarchy. B. The Rosetta Stone allowed for the interpretation of hieroglyphs. C. The Rosetta Stone contained a timeline of Egyptian dynasties. D. The Rosetta Stone provided a map of the pharaohs' tombs.

Ancient Egypt had a social hierarchy. If the hierarchy had five levels, with the pharaoh at the top, at which level were artisans and scribes? A. the second tier, immediately below the pharaoh B. the third (middle) tier C. the fourth tier D. the fifth (bottom) tier

What was the purpose of mummification? A. preserving the body for the afterlife B. preventing decomposition C. preserving the soul for the afterlife D. purifying the soul

Was social mobility likely for scribes during the Old and Middle Kingdom eras? A. Yes. Scribes were educated, which enabled them to move to a higher class level. B. No. Scribes were powerless bureaucrats. C. Yes. Scribes kept records for government and could use their role to gain power. D. No. Scribes usually inherited their positions from their fathers.

What purpose did temples serve in ancient Egypt? A. They were houses of worship. B. They were for religious festivals. C. They were the houses of the gods. D. They were reminders of the gods.

What purpose do the Obelisk of Senusret and other obelisks serve? A. commemorating a pharaoh B. memorializing the dead C. acting as conduits for gods D. marking places of significant events

Mathematics and science played a role in the design of the Egyptian architecture. Which particular branch of mathematics guided the design? A. statistics B. geometry C. calculus D. algebra

Why is Tutankhamun's tomb, the most complete pharaoh's tomb discovered, such a significant discovery? A. It provides detailed insights into Tutankhamun's many accomplishments. B. It provides detailed insights into the pharaoh's role in society. C. It provides detailed insights into life and death in ancient Egypt. D. It provides detailed insights into social stratification in ancient Egypt.

Pyramids were designed to be A. regional palaces. B. temples. C. government buildings. D. tombs.