1. For what purpose were the pyramids built?
AAs temples devoted to the Egyptian gods and goddesses
BAs barracks for the Egyptian armies
CAs tombs for the pharaohs
DAs natural barriers to keep out enemies
  1. In which of the following ways did Egyptians pharaohs differ from kings of other cultures?
AThey were absolute rulers
BThey were considered gods
CThey were considered immortal
DThey passed their kingship to their sons
  1. Which of the following was NOT among the ways that the invention or papyrus helped to advance Egyptian society?
AIt gave them a way to document and communicate important information
BIt gave them a medium for artwork, writing, and government administration
CIt helped to preserve the body as part of the mummification process
DIt aided communication and collaboration on large building projects

Verified Answer :

The correct answer for 1 is C. As tombs for the pharaohs. After they would die, they would be buried there. The answer for the second is B. They were considered gods. It was forbidden to even touch them and punishable by amputation or death. The correct answer for third is C. It helped to preserve the body as part of the mummification process. Papyrus was not used in mummification.