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Usborne Encyclopedia of World History - Mummies and PyramidsOnline version Usborne Encyclopedia of World History - Mummies and Pyramids by Vijo Gor 1 What were the three main time periods in Ancient Egyptian history called? a The Old Kingdom, the Middle Kingdom, and the New Kingdom b The Bronze, Silver, and Golden Ages c First, Second, and Third Ages d Early, Middle, and Late Dynasties 2 Why did Egyptians try to stop dead bodies from decaying? a Because it was required by law b To protect them from wild animals c They believed the dead needed their bodies for the Next World d To keep them for scientific study 3 What is the preserved body of an Egyptian called? Written answer 4 What was the first step in making a mummy? a The bandages were wrapped b The coffin was painted c The brain and other internal organs were removed d The body was covered with gold 5 What was used to dry out the body during mummification? a Natron, a kind of salt b River mud c Perfumed oils d Clay and sand 6 How were mummies placed inside their coffins in the New Kingdom? a In one single wooden box b Wrapped in papyrus scrolls instead of bandages c In a set of two or three human-shaped coffins, one inside another d In clay jars covered with linen 7 What kinds of objects were buried in Egyptian tombs? a Weapons and armor for war b Tools for building pyramids c Food, clothes, jewelry, and other goods needed in the Next World d Only treasure made of gold 8 What is an Egyptian king called? Written answer 9 Why were pyramids built in ancient Egypt? a To worship the gods b To store grain c To serve as marketplaces d To honor pharaohs and demonstrate divine authority. 10 Who typically directed pyramid construction? a Pharaohs and state-appointed overseers. b Foreign merchants c Priests without state support d Village chiefs alone 11 What material were most pyramids primarily made from? a Granite from the mountains b Wood and clay bricks c Limestone blocks d Sandstone 12 Where are the most famous pyramids located? a Giza b Thebes c Luxor d Memphis 13 What was a key reason for the pyramids' immense size? a To demonstrate power and secure the ruler’s afterlife. b To create public housing c To act as storage for crops d To mine for minerals 14 What is the name of the largest stone building ever built, containing over two million stone blocks? a The Great Pyramid of Khufu b Pyramid of Khafre c The Red Pyramid of Sneferu d The Step Pyramid of Djoser 15 Where were the pharaohs of the New Kingdom buried instead of in pyramids? a In the sands of the desert b In temples along the Nile c In hidden tombs cut into rock in the Valley of the Kings d In large city palaces beneath the capital 16 What does the building of huge pyramids tell us about Egyptian society? a Everyone helped build small pyramids for their villages as part of community games and celebrations. b The ruling class had great power to command thousands of workers for years, showing a strong and unequal class system. c The pyramids were made by small family groups who wanted to become rich by selling stones to the king. d Local towns each built their own pyramid without any orders from the central government or the pharaoh. 17 Were the pyramid builders free workers, as many historians claim today? a Yes, all workers were paid with gold and could leave whenever they wanted without punishment. b No, most of them were captured soldiers from enemy lands who worked for their freedom over time. c Yes, the builders were wealthy artists who chose to work on pyramids to gain honor and temple rewards. d No, many were farmers forced to work for the state during flood seasons, similar to land-based slaves or serfs under feudalism 18 What does the change from pyramid tombs to hidden rock tombs in the New Kingdom suggest? a That the Egyptians no longer cared about the afterlife and stopped honoring their rulers completely. b That the wealth spent on giant pyramids was costly and wasteful and attracted theft, so burials became smaller and secret. c That people preferred darker tombs because they believed sunlight would disturb the pharaoh’s eternal sleep. d That stone became rare and expensive, forcing pharaohs to use caves instead of building pyramids above ground. 19 How are the pyramids of Egypt similar to the ziggurats of Sumer? a Both were built mainly as storehouses for crops and trade goods that farmers produced for their cities. b Both were giant religious monuments that showed the power of priests and rulers who controlled the labor of others. c Both were used as lookout towers for soldiers to watch over nearby enemy lands and rivers. d Both were built by ordinary families as personal homes and later turned into temples by their children.

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Usborne Encyclopedia of World History - Mummies and PyramidsOnline version

by Vijo Gor

What were the three main time periods in Ancient Egyptian history called?

Why did Egyptians try to stop dead bodies from decaying?

What is the preserved body of an Egyptian called?

Written answer

What was the first step in making a mummy?

What was used to dry out the body during mummification?

How were mummies placed inside their coffins in the New Kingdom?

What kinds of objects were buried in Egyptian tombs?

What is an Egyptian king called?

Written answer

Why were pyramids built in ancient Egypt?

Who typically directed pyramid construction?

What material were most pyramids primarily made from?

Where are the most famous pyramids located?

What was a key reason for the pyramids' immense size?

What is the name of the largest stone building ever built, containing over two million stone blocks?

Where were the pharaohs of the New Kingdom buried instead of in pyramids?

What does the building of huge pyramids tell us about Egyptian society?

Were the pyramid builders free workers, as many historians claim today?

What does the change from pyramid tombs to hidden rock tombs in the New Kingdom suggest?

How are the pyramids of Egypt similar to the ziggurats of Sumer?