Ancient Egyptian Mysteries

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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