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Egyptian Myths Trivia Quiz

Take the quiz to test your knowledge of Egyptian myth.

A multiple-choice quiz by lizdebiz. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
lizdebiz

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
112,639

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
3 / 10

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1051

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Question 1 of 10

1. What does Meretseger's name mean? Hint

'She who rules the cobra'

'She who is fierce'

'Lady of the Peak'

'She who loves silence'

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of the chaotic waters at the beginning of time?

Answer: (nope, no hints this time)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following objects were said to have held great magical powers? Hint

knife

lotus

shield

ring

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Question 4 of 10

4. In some mythical versions, Harmachis (Haroeris) was said to have been one of the children born to Nut and Geb. Who was he better known as? Hint

Horus, the Infant

It was Osiris, he had many other names according to the Egyptians and Greeks

Anubis

Horus, the Elder

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the goddess of the dog star Sirius, according to the Ancient Egyptians?

Answer: (6 letters)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Sometimes, a musician who was required to play for the gods in temples, was: Hint

Pharaoh himself

Purified specially, by priests so that he/she was worthy of being in a god's presence

Blind, because no mortal could lay eyes on a god

A son or daughter of pharaoh, as only the royal were allowed to play for a god

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Question 7 of 10

7. There are 62 tombs in total, in the Valley of the Kings.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. What do the Ancient Egyptian words, 'Hemet Netjer' mean? Hint

God's priests

Shrine of the God

The High Priest

Wife of the god

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the goddess of weaving? Hint

Tayet

Qadesh

Satis

Mehet-Weret

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Question 10 of 10

10. Besides the fact that he was a god, what did 'Sia' mean? Hint

Peace

Nobility

Knowledge

Order

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What does Meretseger's name mean?

Answer: 'She who loves silence'

Meretseger, otherwise known as the Goddess of the Peak, was often feared as well as loved by the people of Ancient Egypt, as she was known the cause snakebites, as well as heal them.

2. What was the name of the chaotic waters at the beginning of time?

Answer: Nun

Nun was the personification of the primordial waters of chaos, at the beginning of time.

3. Which of the following objects were said to have held great magical powers?

Answer: knife

In many tombs, the gods and other spirits are shown slaying demons with knives which were believed to hold magical powers.

4. In some mythical versions, Harmachis (Haroeris) was said to have been one of the children born to Nut and Geb. Who was he better known as?

Answer: Horus, the Elder

Harmachis or Heroeris, was otherwise known as 'Horus the Elder' who was born to Nut in some versions of the 'Horus and Seth' myth.

5. Who was the goddess of the dog star Sirius, according to the Ancient Egyptians?

Answer: Sopdet

Sopdet, or Sothis, was the personified Sirius (dog star) in the sky. Ancient Egyptians would celebrate in honour, at the time of Wep Renpet (the New Year) when the star was sighted on its heliacal (spiral-shaped) rising.

6. Sometimes, a musician who was required to play for the gods in temples, was:

Answer: Blind, because no mortal could lay eyes on a god

Most Egyptian musicians, who played daily for the gods were blind, as only the pharaoh and the High Priest was allowed to lay eyes on the statue of the god that lay within the shrine.

7. There are 62 tombs in total, in the Valley of the Kings.

Answer: True

Only the rich and wealthy could afford grand funerals and traditional mummification. Most ordinary citizens could only afford a burial along the Nile, or in the desert sand.

8. What do the Ancient Egyptian words, 'Hemet Netjer' mean?

Answer: Wife of the god

Women who possessed the title 'Wife of the God' held great religious power, and were often from a wealthy background. Leading religious rituals, these High Priestesses were often princesses or queens.

9. Who was the goddess of weaving?

Answer: Tayet

10. Besides the fact that he was a god, what did 'Sia' mean?

Answer: Knowledge

Sia was the Egyptian god of divine knowledge and achievement.

Source: Author lizdebiz

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