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Quiz about Egypt Can You Guess Which Word

Egypt - Can You Guess Which Word? Quiz

Can you match the definition with one of these common words found in Ancient Egypt?

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

Author
brdc

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
83,701

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
2 / 5

Plays
1977

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 5

1. A princess of the 15th Dynasty, the daughter of the Hykos Apohis was known as who? Hint

Qau

Letopolis

Herit

Menwi

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Question 2 of 5

2. Called the "Mother of the New Kingdom" and a Queen of the 17th Dynasty in Thebes was who? Hint

Ana

Mutnodjmet

Hent

Tetisheri

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Question 3 of 5

3. Known as a feathery design found on the Ancient Egyptian sarcophagi of the 17th and 18th dynasties was known as what? Hint

Heptet Insignia

Thet Design

Rishi Pattern

Kebir Feather Pattern

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Question 4 of 5

4. The cobra headed goddess, patroness of Lower Egypt and involved in the coronation of the kings was known as which goddess? Hint

Mut

Wadjet

Sekhmet

Taweret

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Question 5 of 5

5. A hieroglyphic sign that is translated as 'all' and used on amulets and the Ankh insignias is known as what word? Hint

Abe

Ger

Yuf

Neb

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A princess of the 15th Dynasty, the daughter of the Hykos Apohis was known as who?

Answer: Herit

Fragments of her name and rank were found on a vase in a Theban tomb.

2. Called the "Mother of the New Kingdom" and a Queen of the 17th Dynasty in Thebes was who?

Answer: Tetisheri

She was called "Mother of the New Kingdom" because of the influence over its founders, her son and grandsons.

3. Known as a feathery design found on the Ancient Egyptian sarcophagi of the 17th and 18th dynasties was known as what?

Answer: Rishi Pattern

The pattern imitated the wings of Horus, it was found in mainly Theban tombs.

4. The cobra headed goddess, patroness of Lower Egypt and involved in the coronation of the kings was known as which goddess?

Answer: Wadjet

Wadjet was always viewed as a protector of Egypt and was part of the Osirian myths.

5. A hieroglyphic sign that is translated as 'all' and used on amulets and the Ankh insignias is known as what word?

Answer: Neb

Neb was also a symbol of obeisance or prostration performed in front of a king or deity.

Source: Author brdc

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