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