The Archaeology of Ancient Egypt
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of the pyramids in Ancient Egypt?
A) Markets for trade
B) Tombs for pharaohs
C) Fortresses for defense
D) Temples for worship
  • 2. Which river was crucial to Egyptian civilization?
A) Yangtze River
B) Nile River
C) Amazon River
D) Mississippi River
  • 3. What was the primary role of mummification in Ancient Egypt?
A) Enhancing beauty for the living
B) Preserving the body for the afterlife
C) Punishment for wrongdoers
D) As a form of medical practice
  • 4. During which period were the Great Pyramids built?
A) New Kingdom
B) Ptolemaic Period
C) Old Kingdom
D) Middle Kingdom
  • 5. Which ancient structure is known as the last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
A) Statue of Zeus
B) Colossus of Rhodes
C) Great Pyramid of Giza
D) Hanging Gardens of Babylon
  • 6. What was the capital of Ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom?
A) Cairo
B) Alexandria
C) Thebes
D) Memphis
  • 7. Which Ancient Egyptian city was famous for its religious significance and temples?
A) Cairo
B) Thebes
C) Giza
D) Alexandria
  • 8. What was the significance of the Egyptian Book of the Dead?
A) A legal code
B) A history book
C) Guidance for the afterlife
D) Daily life instructions
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