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Egypt - Middle Period Trivia Quiz

These questions revolve around the Middle Period of Egyptian history...approximate dates, 2100 B.C. to 1600 B.C. Some general questions on Ancient Egypt are tossed in for fun! Please enjoy...

A multiple-choice quiz by thejazzkickazz. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
thejazzkickazz

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

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64,022

Updated
Jul 23 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which Pharaoh of Egypt established his capital at Thebes and reunited the land during his reign, beginning the middle period of ancient Egyptian history? Hint

Antef III

Amen-Em-Hat I

Usertasen I

Menthu-Hotep I

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Question 2 of 10

2. A powerful Vizier quickly ended the reign of this Pharaoh's son, and established himself as Pharaoh, beginning the 12th Dynasty. Who was this fellow? Hint

Seti

Aporhis

Archiles

Ammenemes

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Question 3 of 10

3. During this dynasty, the Heliopolitan god Re was united with the Theban god, creating a new national god for Egypt. What was the god of Thebes called? Hint

Set

Osiris

Amon

Anubis

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Question 4 of 10

4. During this 12th Dynasty, a major territorial acquisition was made by the Egyptians. Which area was overwhelmed by Egyptian power in this era? Hint

Nubia

Mesopotamia

Assyria

Eritrea

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Question 5 of 10

5. The 17th century brought new rulers to Lower Egypt, as the power of the Theban kings began to decline. Who were these newcomers to the realm of the Pharaohs? Hint

Hittites

Canaanites

Nubians

Hyksos

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following was not brought with this new Asiatic people to the land of Pharaohs? Hint

Bronze Weaponry

Irrigation Techniques

Compound Bow

Horse-drawn Chariots

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the name of the Egyptian king who brought native rule back to Egypt? Hint

Thothmos

Pachnan

Amenophis

Kamose

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following reflects the proper introduction of Egyptian scripts in terms of time order? Hint

Hieroglyphic, Hieratic, Demotic, Coptic

Hieratic, Demotic, Hieroglyphic, Coptic

Coptic, Demotic, Hieroglyphic, Hieratic

Hieroglyphic, Coptic, Hieratic, Demotic

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the best known tale of the Middle Kingdom of Egypt? Hint

Enuma Elish

Gilgamesh

The Poem of Aqhat

The Story of Sinuhe

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Question 10 of 10

10. True or false: The ancient Egyptians believed in life after death.

Answer: (True or false)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Pharaoh of Egypt established his capital at Thebes and reunited the land during his reign, beginning the middle period of ancient Egyptian history?

Answer: Menthu-Hotep I

Menthu-Hotep is recognized as the founder of the 11th Dynasty and reigned for a glorious 51 years...uniting Egypt under his rule. His mummy was found near Thebes in 1827.

2. A powerful Vizier quickly ended the reign of this Pharaoh's son, and established himself as Pharaoh, beginning the 12th Dynasty. Who was this fellow?

Answer: Ammenemes

Ammenemes was a prolific builder of monuments, beginning the construction of the great temple at Karnak.

3. During this dynasty, the Heliopolitan god Re was united with the Theban god, creating a new national god for Egypt. What was the god of Thebes called?

Answer: Amon

From this time, Pharaohs became known as the sons of Amon-Re.

4. During this 12th Dynasty, a major territorial acquisition was made by the Egyptians. Which area was overwhelmed by Egyptian power in this era?

Answer: Nubia

Nubia became a province of Egypt under the great reign of Ammenemes I, mentioned above.

5. The 17th century brought new rulers to Lower Egypt, as the power of the Theban kings began to decline. Who were these newcomers to the realm of the Pharaohs?

Answer: Hyksos

The origin of the Hyksos remains a mystery. They could be some offshoot Indo-European tribe, the original Palestinians, the original Hebrews or any number of other possibilities.

6. Which of the following was not brought with this new Asiatic people to the land of Pharaohs?

Answer: Irrigation Techniques

One thing we do know about the Hyksos is that they were well-endowed with weapons and were firmly ensconced in the bronze age.

7. What was the name of the Egyptian king who brought native rule back to Egypt?

Answer: Kamose

The brother of Kamose, Ahmose, would become the founder of the great 18th Dynasty!

8. Which of the following reflects the proper introduction of Egyptian scripts in terms of time order?

Answer: Hieroglyphic, Hieratic, Demotic, Coptic

The evolution of these scripts follows a slow procession from pictographs to alphabet. The Coptic script reflects the powerful influence of Greek.

9. What is the best known tale of the Middle Kingdom of Egypt?

Answer: The Story of Sinuhe

'The Story of Sinuhe' was a romantic tale set during the reign of Sesostris I and very much promoted the glory of said Pharaoh.

10. True or false: The ancient Egyptians believed in life after death.

Answer: True

Which is why they mummified the bodies of their dead. This belief is a departure from other ancient civilizations, such as Sumer, which did not share in the belief in an afterlife.

Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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