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Hyksos of Ancient Egypt Trivia Quiz

Do you know your Hyksos?

A multiple-choice quiz by thejazzkickazz. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
thejazzkickazz

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
16,098

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
3 / 5

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1571

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Question 1 of 5

1. When did the Hyksos first settle in Northern Egypt? Hint

3rd Century B.C.

20th Century A.D.

3rd Century A.D.

18th Century B.C.

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Question 2 of 5

2. The Hyksos swept down into Egypt from what area? Hint

Nubia

Asia Minor

Arabian Peninsula

Turkestan

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Question 3 of 5

3. The Hyksos ruled as kings during the 15th dynasty. Where did they establish their capital? Hint

Mizar

Memphis

Avaris

Telsis

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Question 4 of 5

4. The Hyksos were able to maintain rule due to their advanced weaponry. Which of the following was not a part of their arsenal? Hint

composite bows

catapults

bronze swords

horse-drawn chariots

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Question 5 of 5

5. Which Egyptian king, last of the 17th Dynasty, began the military campaign that eventually vanquished the Hyksos from Egypt? Hint

Nepsetsup

Amenotah

Ramses III

Kamose

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When did the Hyksos first settle in Northern Egypt?

Answer: 18th Century B.C.

They settled in Egypt in the 18th century B.C and by the 17th century had conquered Egypt.

2. The Hyksos swept down into Egypt from what area?

Answer: Asia Minor

The Hyksos were of semitic origin and swept down from Asia Minor to conquer Egypt.

3. The Hyksos ruled as kings during the 15th dynasty. Where did they establish their capital?

Answer: Avaris

Avaris is now present day Telled-Dab'a.

4. The Hyksos were able to maintain rule due to their advanced weaponry. Which of the following was not a part of their arsenal?

Answer: catapults

It is suggested that the Hyksos brought these already developed weapons down from Asia Minor.

5. Which Egyptian king, last of the 17th Dynasty, began the military campaign that eventually vanquished the Hyksos from Egypt?

Answer: Kamose

Kamose began the process of expelling the Hyksos from Egypt. His brother Ahmose, first king of the 18th Dynasty, completed the process.

Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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