Ancient Egypt for Kids
Trivia Quiz

1. What did the ancient Egyptians call the star grouping we call the Big Dipper?

2. Where did ancient Egyptian women place or wear perfume?

3. Used to make bread and beer, what was the major crop of ancient Egypt?

4. When the ancient Egyptians held a party, what did they call it?

5. What breed of dog was used as a hunting dog in ancient Egypt?

6. Name the only wind instrument in ancient Egypt.

7. The Christian cross was developed from what ancient Egyptian symbol?

8. What was the most popular pet in ancient Egypt?

9. What did the ancient Egyptians believe would cure a toothache?

Answers

1. Answer: The Hippopotamus

2. Answer: In wax cones on their heads

3. Answer: Barley

4. Answer: A house of beer

5. Answer: The greyhound

6. Answer: The flute

7. Answer: Ankh

8. Answer: A dog (Cats were special!)

9. Answer: Fried mice!