The 15 quiz questions
Question 1 : Which ibis-headed Egyptian god is the patron of writing and knowledge?
Possible answers:
- Thoth
- Sobek
- Khonsu
- Maat
Explanation: Thoth, depicted with an ibis or baboon head, is the god of wisdom, writing, and science. He is said to have invented hieroglyphics and served as scribe during the judgment of souls.
Question 2 : Which crocodile-headed Egyptian god is associated with the power and fertility of the Nile?
Possible answers:
- Sobek
- Khnum
- Amun
- Apophis
Explanation: Sobek, the crocodile god, was worshipped throughout Egypt, especially in the Faiyum. He embodied the pharaoh's power and the fertility brought by Nile floods. Sacred crocodiles were raised in his temples.
Question 3 : During the judgment of the dead, the heart of the deceased was weighed against what?
Possible answers:
- The feather of Maat
- A grain of sand
- A tear of Isis
- The Eye of Horus
Explanation: In Egyptian mythology, the heart was weighed on Maat's scales against the feather of the goddess Maat, symbol of truth and justice. If the heart was heavier, it was devoured by Ammit.
Question 4 : What is the protective symbol representing the eye of the god Horus called?
Possible answers:
- The Wedjat
- The Ankh
- The Djed
- The Cartouche
Explanation: The Wedjat, or "Eye of Horus," is a symbol of protection, healing, and wholeness. According to myth, Horus lost his eye in a fight against Seth, and Thoth restored it. It became a very popular amulet.
Question 5 : Which Egyptian god, ruler of the dead, is depicted with green skin and an Atef crown?
Possible answers:
- Osiris
- Thoth
- Ptah
- Amun
Explanation: Osiris, god of resurrection and the underworld, is depicted mummified with green skin (symbol of rebirth) and the Atef crown. He was murdered by his brother Seth and resurrected by Isis.
Question 6 : Which Egyptian god represents the sun?
Possible answers:
- Osiris
- Anubis
- Horus
- Râ
Explanation: Ra (or Re) is the sun god, creator of the universe. He travels each day in his celestial boat across the sky.
Question 7 : Which jackal-headed god is the guardian of the dead?
Possible answers:
- Thot
- Anubis
- Seth
- Sobek
Explanation: Anubis presides over mummification and guides souls to the afterlife. He is depicted with a black jackal head.
Question 8 : Which goddess is the wife of Osiris and mother of Horus?
Possible answers:
- Isis
- Bastet
- Hathor
- Nephtys
Explanation: Isis is the goddess of magic and motherhood. She resurrected her husband Osiris after his murder by Seth.
Question 9 : Which insect was a sacred symbol of rebirth in ancient Egypt?
Possible answers:
- Le serpent
- Le scarabée
- L'abeille
- Le faucon
Explanation: The scarab beetle (Khepri) symbolized rebirth and the rising sun being reborn each morning. Egyptians made scarab-shaped amulets for protection.
Question 10 : Which mythical creature has a lion's body and a human head?
Possible answers:
- Le griffon
- Le basilic
- Le sphinx
- La chimère
Explanation: The Sphinx of Giza is 73 meters long and 20 meters high. It has guarded the pyramids for over 4,500 years.
Question 11 : Which falcon-headed god was associated with royalty?
Possible answers:
- Thot
- Râ
- Horus
- Montou
Explanation: Horus, son of Osiris and Isis, is the god of the sky and protector of pharaohs. The Eye of Horus (Wedjat) symbolizes protection.
Question 12 : Which river was considered sacred and the source of life in Egypt?
Possible answers:
- Le Nil
- Le Jourdain
- Le Tigre
- L'Euphrate
Explanation: The Nile was venerated because its annual floods fertilized the land. The god Hapi personified the beneficial flood.
Question 13 : Which cat-headed goddess protected the home and fertility?
Possible answers:
- Sekhmet
- Bastet
- Hathor
- Maat
Explanation: Bastet was the protective goddess of the home, joy, and fertility. Cats were sacred and mummified in her honor.
Question 14 : What is the collection of magical spells placed in Egyptian tombs called?
Possible answers:
- The Book of Pyramids
- Le Livre de Thot
- Le Livre d'Isis
- Le Livre des Morts
Explanation: The Book of the Dead contains spells and prayers to guide the deceased in the afterlife and help them pass Osiris's judgment.
Question 15 : Which god of chaos killed his brother Osiris out of jealousy?
Possible answers:
- Anubis
- Apophis
- Sobek
- Seth
Explanation: Seth, god of the desert and chaos, murdered his brother Osiris and scattered his body. He was later defeated by Horus.




