1. The word "Aigyptos" is the root from which the Western name for Egypt originated, but what did the Egyptians themselves call their land? Hiku-Ptah Kush Misr Khemet

2. We all know what "appearing" means, but what did it mean to the Ancient Egyptians? The rising of Sirius the Dog Star over the Nile Dawning of a god or coronation of king The yearly inundation of the Nile The times in Egyptian history when invaders arrived

3. In all Egyptian burials, the pharoah is seen holding a crook and a flail to denote his divinity and power over the people. What was the crook called? Amunet Ankh Awet Atbara

4. Akhenaten was known as the "heretic pharaoh" due to his rejection of the traditional Egyptian pantheon. He even went as far as to change his given name to accomodate his new religion. What was his original name? Amenhotep IV Ahhotep II Ahmose Apophis

5. This is the site of Ramesses II's famous mortuary temple that was dedicated to the gods Re-Horakthy and Amon. Answer: (Two Words)

6. "Amenemhet's Instructions" is a famous commemorative, written by the 12th Dynasty pharoah and dedicated to his son. Just what were they instructions for? Amenemhet's funeral and burial Plans for an invasion of Nubia Staying on the good side of the priests The duties of a king

7. Are Re and Amon-Re the same god? Yes No

8. The ankh was a symbol of eternal life and, like Amon, was included in names of important personages. Unfortunately for Tutankhamun, having it as part of his name didn't save him from an early death. What was the name of the boy king's equally "ankh-ish" wife? Ankhnesmery Ankhkhaf Ankhesenamon Ankhnes

9. The auta was a part of the headdress worn by the kings. It was meant to threaten the enemies of Egypt and was therefore worn on the top of the headdress so it was easily seen. In the shape of what animal was the auta? Answer: (One Word)

10. Akhet was one of the three major seasons of the Egyptian calendar. It was the first of the three. What part of the season did it signify? The marketing of the crops The harvest The flooding of the Nile The growing of the crops