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Froggy Jumps Hieroglyphics QuizOnline version Ancient Egypt game by Nicola Venter 1 What were hieroglyphics? a A type of Egyptian food b Picture writing used by Ancient Egyptians c A kind of clothing 2 Around what year did the Ancient Egyptians begin using hieroglyphics? a 1500 A.D. b 3000 B.C. c 500 B.C. 3 Why was it difficult to learn hieroglyphics? a It used only three symbols b It used thousands of symbols c It was written underwater 4 How could readers tell which direction to read hieroglyphics? a By the direction of the symbols b By the number of symbols c By the colour of the ink 5 What was an ideogram? a A symbol that represents a whole word b A type of Egyptian ruler c A piece of papyrus 6 Who were scribes? a Soldiers b Farmers c People who wrote hieroglyphics 7 Why was being a scribe a good job in Ancient Egypt? a Soldiers b Farmers c They didn’t pay taxes, didn’t join the army, were respected. 8 What important discovery helped translate hieroglyphics? a The Great Pyramid b The Book of the Dead c The Rosetta Stone 9 Change this sentence to the past tense: “The scribes write on papyrus.” a The scribes write on papyrus. b The scribes wrote on papyrus. c The scribes writing on papyrus. 10 What is the meaning of the word “complicated.” a difficult to understand or do b easy to understand c not important 11 What is the writing system of Ancient Egypt called? a Hieroglyphics b Alphabet c Cuneiform 12 What did Egyptians use to write on? a Plastic b Papyrus c Leaves 13 What was the Rosetta Stone used for? a To store grain b To build houses c To help translate hieroglyphics 14 Why did scribes practice writing every day? a Open-ended response b To become pharaoh c To learn math 15 What did Egyptians use to make ink? a Oil b Plants and soot c Fruits 16 How many symbols are in the hieroglyphic writing system? a About 500 b About 300 c Over 700 17 Why was writing important in Ancient Egypt? a To cook food b Open-ended response c To hunt 18 Where were hieroglyphics often carved? a Cloth b Walls of tombs and temples c Wood 19 Who used hieroglyphics the most? a Scribes b Soldiers c Farmers 20 Why did only certain people become scribes? a Because scribes were lucky b Open-ended response c Because scribes were cheap 21 Which material did Ancient Egyptians sometimes carve hieroglyphics into besides papyrus? a Walls and stone b Metal c Leather 22 Why did the Egyptians want their writing to be beautiful? a To make gods happy b It helped symbols stay straight c Because writing was considered an art 23 At what age did children start training to become scribes? a 10 or 12 b 5 or 6 c 6 or 7 24 Why could only the children of wealthy families become scribes? a Because scribes were free b Because they paid taxes c Open-ended response 25 What two layers were used to make papyrus paper? a Leaves and roots b Clay and sand c Horizontal and vertical strips of the plant 26 Why do you think the ability to write gave scribes so much power in Ancient Egypt? a Because they could swim well b Open-ended response c Because they were strong 27 If hieroglyphics could be written in different directions, what challenge do you think this created for readers? a Open-ended response b It made reading faster c It made noises 28 Why was the discovery of the Rosetta Stone important for modern historians, not just ancient Egyptians? a Open-ended response b Because it weighed heavy c Because it was shiny 29 Which part of the process of making papyrus do you think was the most difficult? Explain your choice. a Open-ended response b All are easy c None are hard 30 Do you think writing with symbols is easier or harder than writing with letters? Give a reason. a Open-ended response b Easier with reason c Harder with reason 31 Choose the correct verb tense: “Ancient Egyptians often ________ (use/used) symbols to record important events.” a use b used c using 32 Rewrite in the past tense: “The scribes copy the lessons carefully.” a The scribes will copy the lessons carefully. b The scribes copying the lessons carefully. c The scribes copied the lessons carefully. 33 Rewrite in future tense: “Papyrus dries in the sun.” a Papyrus will dry in the sun. b Papyrus dries in the sun. c Papyrus dried in the sun. 34 Choose the correct word: A symbol that means a sound is a: a phonogram b pictogram c ideogram 35 Fill in the missing word: “The Rosetta Stone was important because it __________ historians read hieroglyphics.” a made b harmed c helped 36 Use a dictionary to define the word 'pictorial.' a The use of pictures; illustrated b Relating to sound c Written in words only 37 Which word from the text means ‘a long, thin plant’? a Stone b Scribe c Papyrus 38 Explain in your own words what the word 'translate' means. a explaining words or text in another language b To draw shapes c To speak loudly 39 If you saw a hieroglyphic of a bird facing left, which way would you read the writing? a Upwards b Right to left c Left to right 40 Why do you think scribes included symbols that looked like real objects? a To scare people b Open-ended response c Because birds liked them 41 What is the writing system of Ancient Egypt called? a Cuneiform b Hieroglyphics c Alphabet 42 What did Egyptians use to write on? a Plastic b Metal c Papyrus 43 What was the Rosetta Stone used for? a To help translate hieroglyphics b To store grain c To build houses 44 What did Egyptians use to make ink? a Colored sand b Plants and soot c Fruits 45 How many symbols are in the hieroglyphic writing system? a About 300 b Over 700 c About 500 46 Where were hieroglyphics often carved? a Cloth b Walls of tombs and temples c Wood 47 Who used hieroglyphics the most? a Scribes b Farmers c Children 48 Which material did Ancient Egyptians sometimes carve hieroglyphics into besides papyrus? a Walls and stone b Metal c Leather 49 Why did the Egyptians want their writing to be beautiful? a Because writing was considered an art b It helped the symbols stay straight c To make their gods happy 50 At what age did children start training to become scribes? a 6 or 7 b 10 or 12 c 5 or 6 51 What two layers were used to make papyrus paper? a Horizontal and vertical strips of the plant b Clay and sand c Leaves and roots 52 Language Questions - Choose the correct verb tense: “Ancient Egyptians often ________ (use/used) symbols to record important events.” a used b use c will use 53 Language Questions - Rewrite in the past tense: “The scribes copy the lessons carefully.” a The scribes copied the lessons carefully. b The scribes copying the lessons carefully. c The scribes copy the lessons carefully. 54 Language Questions - Rewrite in future tense: “Papyrus dries in the sun.” a Papyrus will dry in the sun. b Papyrus dried in the sun. c Papyrus dries in the sun. 55 Language Questions - Choose the correct word: A symbol that means a sound is a: a pictogram b ideogram c phonogram 56 Language Questions - Fill in the missing word: “The Rosetta Stone was important because it __________ historians read hieroglyphics.” a hindered b helps c stopped 57 Vocabulary (Dictionary Skills) - Which word from the text means ‘a long, thin plant’? a Scribe b Stone c Papyrus 58 Vocabulary Questions - Choose the correct meaning of the word translate. a To cut reeds b To change writing into another language c To draw pictures 59 Visual Literacy - If you saw a hieroglyphic of a bird facing left, which way would you read the writing? a Left to right b Right to left c Upwards 60 Visual Literacy - Why do you think scribes included symbols that looked like real objects? a To confuse readers b To make writing look artistic c To hide messages 61 What is the writing system of Ancient Egypt called? a Alphabet b Cuneiform c Hieroglyphics 62 What did Egyptians use to write on? a Papyrus b Metal c Plastic 63 What was the Rosetta Stone used for? a To measure weight b To build houses c To help translate hieroglyphics 64 How many symbols are in the hieroglyphic writing system? a About 500 b Over 700 c About 300 65 Where were hieroglyphics often carved? a Wood b Cloth c Walls of tombs and temples 66 Who used hieroglyphics the most? a Scribes b Children c Farmers 67 Which material did Ancient Egyptians sometimes carve hieroglyphics into besides papyrus? a Leather b Walls and stone c Metal 68 At what age did children start training to become scribes? a 5 or 6 b 10 or 12 c 6 or 7 69 What two layers were used to make papyrus paper? a Leaves and roots b Clay and sand c Horizontal and vertical strips of the plant 70 A symbol that means a sound is called a: a Phonogram b Ideogram c Pictogram 71 Language a uses b use c used 72 Rewrite in the past tense: “The scribes copy the lessons carefully.” a copies b copied c copy 73 Rewrite in future tense: “Papyrus dries in the sun.” a will dry b dried c dries 74 Fill in the missing word: “The Rosetta Stone was important because it __________ historians read hieroglyphics.” a) helped b) teaches c) hides d) stops a hides b teaches c helped 75 Vocabulary (Dictionary Skills) Which word from the text means ‘a long, thin plant’? a Scribe b Stone c Papyrus 76 Choose the correct meaning of the word translate. a To change writing into another language b To cut reeds c To draw pictures 77 Visual Literacy If a hieroglyphic bird faces left, which way should you read the writing? a Left to right b Upwards c Right to left 78 One goal of writing hieroglyphics was: a To confuse readers b To fill empty spaces c To make writing look artistic 79 What were the people called who trained to write hieroglyphics? a Pharaohs b Scribes c Soldiers 80 What plant was used to make papyrus paper? a Wheat b Lotus c Papyrus

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Hieroglyphics QuizOnline version

by Nicola Venter

What were hieroglyphics?

Around what year did the Ancient Egyptians begin using hieroglyphics?

Why was it difficult to learn hieroglyphics?

How could readers tell which direction to read hieroglyphics?

What was an ideogram?

Who were scribes?

Why was being a scribe a good job in Ancient Egypt?

What important discovery helped translate hieroglyphics?

Change this sentence to the past tense: “The scribes write on papyrus.”

What is the meaning of the word “complicated.”

What is the writing system of Ancient Egypt called?

What did Egyptians use to write on?

What was the Rosetta Stone used for?

Why did scribes practice writing every day?

What did Egyptians use to make ink?

How many symbols are in the hieroglyphic writing system?

Why was writing important in Ancient Egypt?

Where were hieroglyphics often carved?

Who used hieroglyphics the most?

Why did only certain people become scribes?

Which material did Ancient Egyptians sometimes carve hieroglyphics into besides papyrus?

Why did the Egyptians want their writing to be beautiful?

At what age did children start training to become scribes?

Why could only the children of wealthy families become scribes?

What two layers were used to make papyrus paper?

Why do you think the ability to write gave scribes so much power in Ancient Egypt?

If hieroglyphics could be written in different directions, what challenge do you think this created for readers?

Why was the discovery of the Rosetta Stone important for modern historians, not just ancient Egyptians?

Which part of the process of making papyrus do you think was the most difficult? Explain your choice.

Do you think writing with symbols is easier or harder than writing with letters? Give a reason.

Choose the correct verb tense: “Ancient Egyptians often ________ (use/used) symbols to record important events.”

Rewrite in the past tense: “The scribes copy the lessons carefully.”

Rewrite in future tense: “Papyrus dries in the sun.”

Choose the correct word: A symbol that means a sound is a:

Fill in the missing word: “The Rosetta Stone was important because it __________ historians read hieroglyphics.”

Use a dictionary to define the word 'pictorial.'

Which word from the text means ‘a long, thin plant’?

Explain in your own words what the word 'translate' means.

If you saw a hieroglyphic of a bird facing left, which way would you read the writing?

Why do you think scribes included symbols that looked like real objects?

What is the writing system of Ancient Egypt called?

What did Egyptians use to write on?

What was the Rosetta Stone used for?

What did Egyptians use to make ink?

How many symbols are in the hieroglyphic writing system?

Where were hieroglyphics often carved?

Who used hieroglyphics the most?

Which material did Ancient Egyptians sometimes carve hieroglyphics into besides papyrus?

Why did the Egyptians want their writing to be beautiful?

At what age did children start training to become scribes?

What two layers were used to make papyrus paper?

Language Questions - Choose the correct verb tense: “Ancient Egyptians often ________ (use/used) symbols to record important events.”

Language Questions - Rewrite in the past tense: “The scribes copy the lessons carefully.”

Language Questions - Rewrite in future tense: “Papyrus dries in the sun.”

Language Questions - Choose the correct word: A symbol that means a sound is a:

Language Questions - Fill in the missing word: “The Rosetta Stone was important because it __________ historians read hieroglyphics.”

Vocabulary (Dictionary Skills) - Which word from the text means ‘a long, thin plant’?

Vocabulary Questions - Choose the correct meaning of the word translate.

Visual Literacy - If you saw a hieroglyphic of a bird facing left, which way would you read the writing?

Visual Literacy - Why do you think scribes included symbols that looked like real objects?

What is the writing system of Ancient Egypt called?