In mummification, for what did the ancient Egyptians use canopic jars?
To hold internal organs.
To hold linen straps.
To hold the “opening the mouth†tool.
To hold Shabtis or small figurines.
The ancient Egyptian pharaohs held both a political and religious title. What was the political title?
High Priest of Every temple
Lord of the Two Lands
Defender of the Two Crowns
Emperor of the Middle Kingdom
In the Great Pyramid complex, what was the purpose of the three smaller pyramids?
Each was a pyramid for one of the Great Pyramid’s architects.
Archaeologists have not yet determined their purpose.
They held the treasure of Khufu.
They were built for Khufu's wives.
Egyptian temples were entered through a large gate, or pylon, that had statues and obelisks in front. What is an obelisk?
A tall, thin, four-sided monument with a pyramid shape on top
A hall with many columns supporting a roof
A reed, cut into strips, pressed together, pounded, and dried to make sheets
A religious ceremony
How long did the civilization of ancient Egypt last?
10,000 years
3,000 years
1,000 years
500 years
In the ancient Egyptian text, "The Teaching of Duaf’s Son Khety," why does the father speak badly of other professions?
He wants his son to be a scribe.
He is not an Egyptian and opposes the Pharaoh.
He doesn’t want his son to go to school.
He is a nobleman and looks down on the trades.
What were the tools of scribes?
Stylus and clay
Ink and vellum
Reed brushes and papyrus
Chisel and stone
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