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1. Who was the ruler of Ancient Egypt?

• The Pharaoh
• The Mayor
• The Scribe
• The Priest

Hints to Teachers: This question will help to assess whether students understand who the key decision maker was in Ancient Egypt.

2. What is a pyramid used for in Ancient Egypt?

• Storing gold
• Playing games
• As a tomb for Pharaohs
• A house for animals

Hints to Teachers: This triggers curiosity and can lead to a discussion about the belief systems and the afterlife in Ancient Egypt.

3. Can you name the river that was very important to Ancient Egyptians?

• The Amazon River
• The Nile River
• The Ganges River
• The Mississippi River

Hints to Teachers: This can lead to further discussion on geography and the role of the Nile River in Ancient Egypt's civilization's daily life.

4. What is hieroglyphics?

• A type of instrument used in Ancient Egypt
• The system of writing used by Ancient Egyptians
• A kind of food that Ancient Egyptians ate
• A musical style in Ancient Egypt

Hints to Teachers: This question can be used to introduce the topic of communication in Ancient Egypt.

5. Why do you think Ancient Egyptians mummified their dead?

• They wanted to scare away bad spirits
• They believed in life after death
• They didn't have any space to bury them
• They wanted to preserve the bodies for scientific reasons in the future

Hints to Teachers: A great discussion question that allows students to delve deeper into Ancient Egyptian culture and belief systems, and society’s views on death and the afterlife.