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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History · Grade 6
Ancient Egypt Quiz
Circle the correct answer for each question about ancient Egypt.
- 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.A pharaoh was:
- a) A river boat
- b) A king of Egypt
- c) A type of pyramid
- d) A farming tool
- 3.The pyramids were built mainly as:
- a) Forts for soldiers
- b) Tombs for pharaohs
- c) Houses for farmers
- d) Markets for trade
- 4.Ancient Egyptian writing used:
- a) The Latin alphabet
- b) Numbers only
- c) Pictures called hieroglyphics
- d) Chinese characters
- 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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