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Ancient Egypt Multiple Choice Quiz (Grade 6)

Free printable ancient Egypt multiple choice quiz for Grade 6. Students choose the correct answer about pyramids, pharaohs, and the Nile.

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Ancient Egypt Quiz

Circle the correct answer for each question about ancient Egypt.

  1. 1.
    The Nile River was important because it provided:
    • a) Oil for lamps only
    • b) Gold for coins
    • c) Water and fertile soil for farming
    • d) Snow for drinking
  2. 2.
    A pharaoh was:
    • a) A river boat
    • b) A king of Egypt
    • c) A type of pyramid
    • d) A farming tool
  3. 3.
    The pyramids were built mainly as:
    • a) Forts for soldiers
    • b) Tombs for pharaohs
    • c) Houses for farmers
    • d) Markets for trade
  4. 4.
    Ancient Egyptian writing used:
    • a) The Latin alphabet
    • b) Numbers only
    • c) Pictures called hieroglyphics
    • d) Chinese characters
  5. 5.
    Tutankhamun is famous because:
    • a) He built the Sphinx
    • b) He invented papyrus
    • c) His tomb was discovered nearly intact
    • d) He ruled Rome
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