Ancient Egyptian Art and Hieroglyphics Quiz

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What materials did Egyptian artists use for their paintings?

Metal, glass, and stone

Only canvas and pottery

Only stone and wood

Canvas, papyrus, pottery (correct)

Hieroglyphics were only used to represent sounds and not objects.

False

In what year were the earliest examples of hieroglyphics discovered?

3300 B.C.

King Tutankhamen's tomb was filled with many __________ and artifacts.

treasures Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Egyptian art forms with their characteristics:

Painted = Colorful scenes on various materials Carved = Detailed scenes created from stone Hieroglyphics = Writing system using symbols Papyrus = Long-lasting paper-like material Signup and view all the answers

What contributed to the fall of the Old Kingdom?

Decline in the wealth and power of pharaohs Signup and view all the answers

The Middle Kingdom began in 2050 B.C. and marked a period of disorder and chaos.

False Signup and view all the answers

Who drove the Hyksos out of Egypt?

Ahmose Signup and view all the answers

The period when Egypt reached its height of power and glory is known as the __________.

New Kingdom Signup and view all the answers

Match the following historical figures with their contributions:

Mentuhotep II = Brought order and stability to Egypt Ahmose = Drove the Hyksos from Egypt Queen Hatshepsut = Increased trade and supported the arts Hyksos = Conquered Egypt using advanced technology Signup and view all the answers

Which social class comprised 80% of the Egyptian population during the Old Kingdom?

Lower Class Signup and view all the answers

The Pharaoh was considered only a king and had no divine status.

False Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the pharaoh's main duties relating to trade during the Old Kingdom?

To expand trade Signup and view all the answers

Egypt began trading with neighboring countries during the _____ Kingdom.

Old Signup and view all the answers

Match the following elements of Egyptian society with their descriptions:

Pharaoh = Had absolute power and was a god Priests and Nobles = Ran the government and were from powerful families Middle Class = Skilled workers including scribes and merchants Lower Class = Mostly farmers making up 80% of the population Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason Ramses II and the Hittites formed an alliance?

Neither side could win during their years of fighting. Signup and view all the answers

The Rosetta Stone was discovered in 1799 and helped historians read Egyptian writing.

True Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of text inscribed on the Rosetta Stone?

hieroglyphics and later Egyptian Signup and view all the answers

The Temple of Karnak was built to honor the __________.

sun god Signup and view all the answers

Match the following temple features with their descriptions:

Sphinxes = Imaginary creatures with lion bodies and heads of other animals or humans Obelisks = Tall, four-sided pillars that are pointed on top Decorated Temples = Features lavish paintings, hieroglyphics, and statues Temple of Karnak = Longest temple built to honor the sun god Signup and view all the answers