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