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Archaic and Old Egypt Trivia Quiz

Questions that reach back towards the very dawn of civilization in Ancient Egypt...have fun!

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

Author
thejazzkickazz

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
63,725

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4787

Awards
Top 5% quiz!

Last 3 plays: Guest 86 (3/10), Guest 75 (3/10), Guest 99 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The unification of Upper and Lower Egypt occurred under the reign of Menes, alternatively known as what? Hint

Abuka

Hala

Sennacherib

Narmer

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Question 2 of 10

2. Royal tombs of the Archaic Period (ca. 3100-2686 B.C.), found at Saqqara, among other sites, are known by what name? Hint

Cenotaphs

Ziggurats

Mastabas

Obilisks

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Question 3 of 10

3. The first capital of ancient Egypt was established at Memphis, a city whose name can be translated roughly into English as what? Hint

White Walls

Place of the Book

Solitary Tree

Dried Shrub

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Question 4 of 10

4. At Saqqara, a step pyramid was built by the famous architect Imhotep for which king of the Third Dynasty? Hint

Athothis

Djoser

Shafra

Sephouris

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Question 5 of 10

5. The largest pyramid of ancient Egypt, at Giza, was built for the Pharoah Khufu. What is the Greek derivation of his name?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 6 of 10

6. The second largest pyramid at Giza was built during the reign of an Egyptian Pharaoh of the 4th dynasty sometime in the 26th century. What was his name? Hint

Khafre

Shepeskaf

Menkaure

Soris

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Question 7 of 10

7. The term used for the rulers of Egypt, Pharaoh, has what meaning in English translation? Hint

Universal Ruler

River Dweller

Ra's Servent

Great House

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Question 8 of 10

8. The sun-god Ra (or Re) originated in which city of ancient Egypt? Hint

Thebes

Heliopolis

Abydos

Luxor

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Question 9 of 10

9. The 5th dynasty gave rise to an important official who ranked second only to the king himself, and sometimes eclipsed the power of the ruler. What was this official called? Hint

Imam

Khedive

Vizier

Caliph

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Question 10 of 10

10. The last great Pharoah of the Old Kingdom of Egyptian history was also the longest reigning monarch, and went by what name? Hint

Mernera III

Utnas IV

Atet

Pheops II

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The unification of Upper and Lower Egypt occurred under the reign of Menes, alternatively known as what?

Answer: Narmer

Narmer, whose reign is placed at approximately 3100 B.C., is depicted on a votive palette as the victor of a great struggle.

2. Royal tombs of the Archaic Period (ca. 3100-2686 B.C.), found at Saqqara, among other sites, are known by what name?

Answer: Mastabas

Eventually these were replaced by the great building projects that led to the pyramids.

3. The first capital of ancient Egypt was established at Memphis, a city whose name can be translated roughly into English as what?

Answer: White Walls

Memphis can be found at the apex of the Nile delta...and was established by Menes himself, or so the rumors say...

4. At Saqqara, a step pyramid was built by the famous architect Imhotep for which king of the Third Dynasty?

Answer: Djoser

Imhotep is the earliest known architect to appear in documented history.

5. The largest pyramid of ancient Egypt, at Giza, was built for the Pharoah Khufu. What is the Greek derivation of his name?

Answer: Cheops

The great pyramid, built for Khufu, was the first of the Seven Ancient Wonders to be constructed.

6. The second largest pyramid at Giza was built during the reign of an Egyptian Pharaoh of the 4th dynasty sometime in the 26th century. What was his name?

Answer: Khafre

The pyramid of Menkaure, Khafre's son, is the third largest.

7. The term used for the rulers of Egypt, Pharaoh, has what meaning in English translation?

Answer: Great House

Pharaohs were absolute rulers, considered to be living gods by the people of ancient Egypt.

8. The sun-god Ra (or Re) originated in which city of ancient Egypt?

Answer: Heliopolis

Heliopolis could be found just north of present-day Cairo.

9. The 5th dynasty gave rise to an important official who ranked second only to the king himself, and sometimes eclipsed the power of the ruler. What was this official called?

Answer: Vizier

In some cases, the Vizier held more actual power than the Pharaoh...this of course was when political trouble would arise!

10. The last great Pharoah of the Old Kingdom of Egyptian history was also the longest reigning monarch, and went by what name?

Answer: Pheops II

Pheops II is alternatively known as Pepi II....he reigned approximately 90 years! He was the last ruler of the Sixth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom. Thanks for trying the quiz, I hope you enjoyed it. If you did, please give my other ancient history quizzes a try.

Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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