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Ancient Egypt : Part 1 Trivia Quiz

I love anything to do with Ancient Egypt and so this is the subject of a quiz. I hope you all enjoy.

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

Author
iset

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
274,466

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. According to Ancient Egyptian tradition, where was the burial place of Osiris? Hint

Saqqara

Valley of the Kings

Thebes

Abydos

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Question 2 of 10

2. During which period did Alexandria overtake Memphis in importance? Hint

Third Intermediate Period

New Kingdom

Ptolemaic Period

Late Period

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following tombs are NOT situated at Saqqara? Hint

Siptah

Unas

Kagemni

Djoser

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Question 4 of 10

4. Nefertari was the favourite wife of which King? Hint

Pepi II

Tutankhamun

Seti I

Ramesses II

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which King had two statues of himself seated in front of the first pylon of the Luxor Temple? Hint

Ramesses II

Ramesses III

Ramesses I

Ramesses IV

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Question 6 of 10

6. How long did Seti I reign over Egypt for? Hint

45 years

25 years

15 years

35 years

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Question 7 of 10

7. When Isis went into hiding with her son, Horus, they were escorted by how many scorpions? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the God of Embalming and what was he depicted as? Hint

Anubis, Jackal or Jackal Headed

Khepri, Scarab Beetle

Benu, Heron

Seth, Unidentified quadruped

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Question 9 of 10

9. How long did it take from the time the Kings corpse arrived for mummification to the time they were ready to bury him? Hint

80 days

50 days

70 days

60 days

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Question 10 of 10

10. An amulet in the shape of what was placed on the left side of the mummy's pelvis to symbolise the Chief Embalmer? Hint

Dyed pillar

Scarab beetle

Eye of Horus

Two fingers

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. According to Ancient Egyptian tradition, where was the burial place of Osiris?

Answer: Abydos

Abydos used to be one of the most sacred sites in Egypt. Because of the association of Osiris to Abydos it also became an important cemetery site. When the kings started being buried elsewhere, they often had cenotaphs built at Abydos to identify with Osiris.

2. During which period did Alexandria overtake Memphis in importance?

Answer: Ptolemaic Period

Memphis was the first capital of the united land of Egypt. It was the chief cult centre of the god Ptah, and according to Egyptian Mythology it was also the place where Ptah performed the act of creation. Once Alexandria took over from Memphis, its buildings were used as a quarry to build Cairo.

3. Which of the following tombs are NOT situated at Saqqara?

Answer: Siptah

Siptah is buried in the Valley of the Kings. He is located in tomb KV47. Saqqara was the main cemetery site for ancient Memphis and extends for about 6km along the edge of the desert.

4. Nefertari was the favourite wife of which King?

Answer: Ramesses II

Ramesses II had many wives including at least one Hittite woman but Nefertari was considered his favourite. The temple at Abu Simbel was built for Nefertari.

5. Which King had two statues of himself seated in front of the first pylon of the Luxor Temple?

Answer: Ramesses II

These statues were added to the Luxor Temple by Ramesses II and inscribed on this gateway is the story of his great victory over the Hittites at the Battle of Kadesh in 1274BC.

6. How long did Seti I reign over Egypt for?

Answer: 15 years

Seti I reigned over Egypt between 1294BC and 1279BC. He was the second king of the Nineteenth Dynasty. During his reign he led many campaigns against the Libyans and the Hittites.

7. When Isis went into hiding with her son, Horus, they were escorted by how many scorpions?

Answer: 7

It was said that Isis possessed the magic to heal a scorpion sting.

8. Who was the God of Embalming and what was he depicted as?

Answer: Anubis, Jackal or Jackal Headed

Anubis was depicted as a Jackal or with a Jackals head. The priests who prepared bodies for burial and conducted burial ceremonies are thought to have impersonated the god by wearing Jackal masks. Prayers for the survival of the deceased in the afterlife were addressed to Anubis.

9. How long did it take from the time the Kings corpse arrived for mummification to the time they were ready to bury him?

Answer: 70 days

It is said that 70 days was chosen deliberately in connection with the 70 days when the dog star Sirius could not be seen because of its alignment with the earth and the sun. This annual astronomical event heralded the inundation of the Nile and marked the start of the Ancient Egyptian New Year.

10. An amulet in the shape of what was placed on the left side of the mummy's pelvis to symbolise the Chief Embalmer?

Answer: Two fingers

Many amulets were placed on the body as it was being wrapped. Some have been found with approximately 140 amulets and some have been found with several hundred.

Source: Author iset

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