Module 3: Ancient Egypt

Question 1

What is true about this work (King Menkaure (Mycerinus) and queen)?
a. It is modeled after a key Egyptian priest
b.It commemorates a 4th Dynasty royal wedding
c. The figure has been sculpted naturalistically
d. It is made of clay

Answer 1

c. The figure has been sculpted naturalistically

Question 2

What is true about the Egyptian Book of the Dead?
a.It describes the procedures of mummification
b.It is an account of a major battle that united Ancient Egypt
c.It describes the path toward the afterlife
d.It is a map of locations of burial places of Egyptian kings

Answer 2

c.It describes the path toward the afterlife

Question 3

Which part of the narrative and symbolism in the palette of King Narmer symbolizes the formation of dynastic ancient Egypt?
a.The hierogliphics at the top part of the palette
b.The trampling bull
c.The circle formed by the necks of the two big cats
d.The rows of decapitated bodies

Answer 3

c.The circle formed by the necks of the two big cats

Question 4

What was NOT one of the intended messages of the pyramids?
a.hierarchy in social classes
b.Sacredness of the heavens
c.Power of the King
d.Celebration of agricultural gods

Answer 4

d.Celebration of agricultural gods

Question 5

Who is the architect that is credited with creating this work?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Answer 5

Imhotep, Pyramid of Djoser