Ancient Egyptian Mythology & Deities Quiz

Question 1

Match the following gods to their animal representations.

Accepted Answer

Sobek → Crocodile; Hathor → Cow; Thoth → Ibis; Anubis → Jackal

Question 2

Which ancient Egyptian deity is often depicted with the head of a jackal and is associated with embalming and the afterlife?

Accepted Answer

Anubis

Answer

Ra

Answer

Osiris

Answer

Horus

Question 3

Which pharaoh introduced the concept of Aten, the sun disc, as the primary god of Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Akhenaten

Answer

Tutankhamun

Answer

Ramses II

Answer

Thutmose III

Question 4

Arrange these roles in the afterlife according to the Book of the Dead, in the order they are typically encountered.

Accepted Answer

Weighing of the Heart ceremony → Meeting Osiris in the Hall of Judgement → Entering Aaru (the Field of Reeds)

Question 5

Match the Egyptian deities with their primary domain or responsibility.

Accepted Answer

Ra → Sun God; Osiris → God of the Underworld; Thoth → God of Wisdom and Writing; Maat → Goddess of Truth and Justice

Question 6

Place the following events in the Osiris myth in the correct chronological order.

Accepted Answer

Set kills Osiris and dismembers his body. → Isis searches for and collects the pieces of Osiris's body. → Isis revives Osiris, who becomes the ruler of the underworld. → Horus avenges his father's death and defeats Set.

Question 7

What was the purpose of the Amduat?

Accepted Answer

A detailed description of the afterlife journey of Ra

Answer

A religious festival dedicated to Anubis

Answer

A guide to building pyramids

Answer

A collection of spells for mummification

Question 8

The Eye of Horus was believed to offer protection, health, and rejuvenation.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 9

Bastet, the goddess of cats, was primarily associated with war and destruction.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 10

Isis, the goddess of magic and motherhood, was believed to have no influence over the pharaohs of Ancient Egypt.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

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