Ancient Egyptian Mysteries

1. Which city was the capital of ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom?

2. Which ancient text contains spells to guide the dead in the afterlife?

3. What is the name of the script used by ancient Egyptians for religious texts?

4. Which structure is believed to guard the Pyramids of Giza?

5. Which Egyptian god was believed to weigh the hearts of the dead?

6. Which plant was used by the Egyptians to make paper?

7. Which ancient Egyptian queen is known for her relationship with Julius Caesar?

8. Who was the first Pharaoh of a unified Egypt?

9. What color was associated with rebirth and fertility in ancient Egypt?

10. Which pharaoh’s tomb was discovered almost intact in 1922?

11. Which river was considered the lifeblood of ancient Egypt?

12. What is the name of the jackal-headed god associated with mummification?

13. Which god had the head of a falcon and was associated with kingship?

14. Who was the female pharaoh who ruled in the 18th dynasty?

15. What material was used to create the famous bust of Nefertiti?

16. What was the purpose of the Great Pyramid of Giza?

17. What were the containers called that held the internal organs of mummies?

18. What is the name of the Egyptian sun god?