Lost Cities of Ancient Egypt
  • 1. The Lost Cities of Ancient Egypt are mysterious and intriguing remnants of a once-great civilization that have captured the imagination of historians and archaeologists for centuries. These cities, such as Tanis, Heracleion, and Thonis-Heracleion, were once bustling metropolises that thrived along the Nile River thousands of years ago. Today, they lie buried beneath layers of sand and silt, waiting to reveal their secrets to those who dare to uncover them. Through excavation and research, we have been able to piece together the stories of these lost cities, shedding light on the lives of their inhabitants, their customs, and their contributions to ancient Egyptian society. The discovery of these lost cities continues to shed new light on the rich history and culture of Ancient Egypt, offering a glimpse into a world long forgotten.

    Which lost city was the capital of Egypt during the Middle Kingdom?
A) Tanis
B) Itjtawy
C) Per-Ramses
D) Amarna
  • 2. What is the name of the sunken city off the coast of Alexandria that is believed to be the ancient city of Heracleion?
A) Canopus
B) Thonis-Heracleion
C) Naukratis
D) Naucratis
  • 3. Which ancient city served as a major religious center dedicated to the god Horus?
A) Abu Simbel
B) Karnak
C) Edfu
D) Philae
  • 4. Where is the archaeological site of Tanis located?
A) Valley of the Kings
B) Nile Delta
C) Western Desert
D) Eastern Desert
  • 5. Which ancient city was known for its temple complex dedicated to the god Amun?
A) Karnak
B) Medinet Habu
C) Abydos
D) Dendera
  • 6. In which complex would you find the famous Step Pyramid?
A) Karnak
B) Dendera
C) Saqqara
D) Abu Simbel
  • 7. What was the ancient name for the city of Thebes?
A) Buto
B) Nekhen
C) Tell el-Amarna
D) Waset
  • 8. Which city was established by Alexander the Great and became a major center in ancient Egypt?
A) Alexandria
B) Luxor
C) Cairo
D) Giza
  • 9. Where is the archaeological site of Deir el-Medina located?
A) Cairo
B) Alexandria
C) Abu Simbel
D) Luxor
  • 10. What is the modern name for the ancient city of Per-Bastet, dedicated to the goddess Bastet?
A) Philae
B) Hermopolis
C) Edfu
D) Bubastis
  • 11. Which Egyptian city is known as the 'City of the Horizon'?
A) Thebes
B) Memphis
C) Alexandria
D) Amarna
  • 12. What is the modern-day name of the ancient city of Pi-Ramesses?
A) Luxor
B) Qantir
C) Tanis
D) Giza
  • 13. Which ancient Egyptian city was the cult center of the god Ptah?
A) Hierakonpolis
B) Cusae
C) Memphis
D) Buto
  • 14. Which lost city in Egypt is also known as Thonis?
A) Leontopolis
B) Avaris
C) Heracleion
D) Mendes
  • 15. Which lost city in Egypt is associated with the biblical city of Zoan?
A) Buto
B) Tanis
C) Per-Wadjet
D) Heliopolis
  • 16. Which ancient city was the capital of Egypt during the reign of Amenhotep IV?
A) Avaris
B) Pelusium
C) Sais
D) Akhetaten
  • 17. Where was the ancient city of Hermopolis located in Egypt?
A) Lower Egypt
B) Eastern Desert
C) Upper Egypt
D) Middle Egypt
  • 18. What is the modern-day name of the ancient city of Iunu?
A) Heliopolis
B) Memphis
C) Thebes
D) Abydos
  • 19. Which ancient Egyptian city was known as 'Waset' in the local language?
A) Kahun
B) Thebes
C) Heracleion
D) Bubastis
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