Ancient Science and Technology in Egypt

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Which of the following is NOT an example of an ancient Egyptian invention?

  1. The plow

  2. The wheel

  3. The calendar

  4. The telescope


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The telescope was not invented until the 16th century.

What was the purpose of the ancient Egyptian calendar?

  1. To track the seasons

  2. To predict the weather

  3. To calculate the time of religious festivals

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ancient Egyptian calendar was used for a variety of purposes, including tracking the seasons, predicting the weather, and calculating the time of religious festivals.

What was the name of the ancient Egyptian god of writing?

  1. Thoth

  2. Ra

  3. Osiris

  4. Anubis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thoth was the ancient Egyptian god of writing, wisdom, and magic.

What was the name of the ancient Egyptian medical text?

  1. The Ebers Papyrus

  2. The Edwin Smith Papyrus

  3. The Kahun Papyrus

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ebers Papyrus, the Edwin Smith Papyrus, and the Kahun Papyrus are all ancient Egyptian medical texts that contain information about diseases, treatments, and surgeries.

What was the name of the ancient Egyptian surgical instrument used to remove cataracts?

  1. The couching needle

  2. The scalpel

  3. The forceps

  4. The saw


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The couching needle was an ancient Egyptian surgical instrument used to remove cataracts.

What was the name of the ancient Egyptian contraceptive device?

  1. The pessary

  2. The diaphragm

  3. The condom

  4. The intrauterine device (IUD)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The pessary was an ancient Egyptian contraceptive device made of wool or linen.

What was the name of the ancient Egyptian cosmetic used to darken the eyes?

  1. Kohl

  2. Mascara

  3. Eyeliner

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kohl, mascara, and eyeliner were all used by ancient Egyptians to darken their eyes.

What was the name of the ancient Egyptian perfume?

  1. Kyphi

  2. Myrrh

  3. Frankincense

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kyphi, myrrh, and frankincense were all used by ancient Egyptians to make perfume.

What was the name of the ancient Egyptian musical instrument?

  1. The harp

  2. The lyre

  3. The flute

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The harp, the lyre, and the flute were all played by ancient Egyptians.

What was the name of the ancient Egyptian game?

  1. Senet

  2. Mehen

  3. Hounds and Jackals

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Senet, mehen, and hounds and jackals were all played by ancient Egyptians.

What was the name of the ancient Egyptian sport?

  1. Wrestling

  2. Boxing

  3. Running

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wrestling, boxing, and running were all practiced by ancient Egyptians.

What was the name of the ancient Egyptian military technology?

  1. The chariot

  2. The bow and arrow

  3. The sword

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The chariot, the bow and arrow, and the sword were all used by ancient Egyptians in warfare.

What was the name of the ancient Egyptian building technology?

  1. The pyramid

  2. The temple

  3. The tomb

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The pyramid, the temple, and the tomb were all built by ancient Egyptians.

What was the name of the ancient Egyptian irrigation technology?

  1. The shaduf

  2. The waterwheel

  3. The canal

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The shaduf, the waterwheel, and the canal were all used by ancient Egyptians to irrigate their crops.

What was the name of the ancient Egyptian transportation technology?

  1. The boat

  2. The chariot

  3. The donkey

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The boat, the chariot, and the donkey were all used by ancient Egyptians to transport people and goods.

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