100+ Egypt Trivia Questions and Answers

Egypt is home to an ancient civilization with many stories, cultural references, people, and facts. So an Egypt trivia collection should prove to be a worthy challenge. Check out this trivia collection of Egypt during the ancient world and even today.

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Egypt Trivia

Egypt holds many facts and stories that will amaze and baffle. Here are some Egypt facts ang trivia for you.

• The Nile River stretches for 6,600 kilometers, making it one of the longest river systems in the world.
• The name of the Sun god in Egyptian mythology is Ra.
• The Ptolemaic dynasty was the last dynasty of ancient Egypt.
• Today, Egypt is officially called Arab Republic of Egypt.

Egypt Trivia Questions and Answers

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Questions	Answers
What’s the capital city of Modern Egypt?	▶ Cairo
What artificial waterway connects the Red Sea and the Mediterranean sea?	▶ The Suez Canal
What’s the largest desert found in South Egypt?	▶ Sahara Desert
According to Egyptian history, when the the nation fall to ancient Greece?	▶ 332 BC
Which ancient Egyptian king is depicted as Moses’ brother in the Bible?	▶ Ramesses
Which Pharaoh had the second Pyramid of Giza built?	▶ Pharaoh Khafre
What did Ancient Egyptians believe that the Nile River was?	▶ The source of all life
Where was King Tut’s Tomb found?	▶ The Valley of the Kings
What do you call the ancient symbols Egyptians used to record stories?	▶ Hieroglyphics
Which one of the seven ancient wonders of the world is still standing today?	▶ The Great Pyramid of Giza
The Great Pyramid of Giza is located in what Egyptian city?	▶ Giza
The ancient Egyptian symbol Ouroboros depicts a serpent eating what?	▶ Its own tail
When were the Great Pyramids of Giza built?	▶ Around 2580-2560 BCE
Who was the first female pharaoh of Egypt?	▶ Sobekneferu
Which river played a vital role in Egypt’s development?	▶ The Nile River
What was the primary writing material used by ancient Egyptians?	▶ Papyrus
What is the most well-known ancient Egyptian burial practice?	▶ Mummification
What is the name of the ancient Egyptian sun god?	▶ Ra
Who was the last pharaoh of ancient Egypt?	▶ Cleopatra VII
What is the significance of the Rosetta Stone?	▶ It helped decipher Egyptian hieroglyphs
What were the three main kingdoms of ancient Egypt?	▶ Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms
Which famous ancient Egyptian queen was known for her beauty and intelligence?	▶ Nefertiti
What was the main purpose of the Great Sphinx of Giza?	▶ To protect the Giza Plateau
What is the ancient Egyptian book of the dead called?	▶ The Book of Coming Forth by Day
Which famous archaeologist discovered Tutankhamun’s tomb?	▶ Howard Carter
Which ancient Egyptian god is associated with the afterlife?	▶ Osiris
What is the name of the writing system used by ancient Egyptians?	▶ Hieroglyphs
What is the name of the massive temple complex located in Luxor, Egypt?	▶ Karnak Temple Complex
What was the capital of ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom?	▶ Memphis
Which ancient Egyptian pharaoh was known for his unusually long reign?	▶ Pepi II
Which ancient Egyptian city was famous for its library and learning?	▶ Alexandria
What is the name of the god who was depicted with the head of a jackal?	▶ Anubis
What was the title used by the rulers of ancient Egypt?	▶ Pharaoh
What type of government did ancient Egypt have?	▶ Absolute monarchy
What was the Egyptian name for the collection of spells used during mummification?	▶ The Pyramid Texts
Which ancient Egyptian ruler is often depicted with a double crown?	▶ Narmer
What is the name of the ancient Egyptian queen who ruled alongside her husband Akhenaten?	▶ Nefertiti
What is the name of the ancient city that was the center of sun worship and home to the temple of Aten?	▶ Akhetaten (Amarna)
What is the name of the double temple built by Ramesses II and his wife Nefertari at Abu Simbel?	▶ The Temple of Ramesses II and the Temple of Nefertari
What is the name of the ancient Egyptian city known for its massive stone quarries?	▶ Aswan
Which ancient Egyptian necropolis is home to the Valley of the Queens?	▶ Thebes
What is the name of the world-famous Egyptian museum located in Cairo?	▶ The Egyptian Museum
What is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?	▶ The Great Pyramid of Giza
In which city is the Great Sphinx of Giza located?	▶ Giza
What is the name of the temple complex dedicated to the gods Amun, Mut, and Khonsu?	▶ Karnak Temple Complex
What is the name of the temple built by Ramesses II at Abu Simbel?	▶ The Great Temple
Which city is home to the ancient Library of Alexandria?	▶ Alexandria
What is the ancient Egyptian step pyramid called?	▶ The Step Pyramid of Djoser
Which ancient city, near modern Luxor, is home to many tombs and mortuary temples?	▶ Thebes
What is the name of the temple built by Queen Hatshepsut?	▶ The Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahri)
Which ancient Egyptian necropolis is home to the Valley of the Kings?	▶ Thebes
In which city is the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the god Horus, located?	▶ Edfu
What is the name of the temple complex located on an island in the Nile River?	▶ Philae Temple Complex
Which ancient city was known for its catacombs, featuring elaborate tombs?	▶ Alexandria
What is the name of the fortress built by Saladin in Cairo?	▶ The Citadel of Saladin
Which city is home to the Serapeum, an ancient temple dedicated to the god Serapis?	▶ Alexandria
In which city is the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus, located?	▶ Kom Ombo
Which ancient Egyptian city is known for its well-preserved temple of Seti I?	▶ Abydos
What is the name of the open-air museum located in Memphis?	▶ Memphis Open-Air Museum
What is the name of the obelisk that was originally built for the Karnak Temple Complex?	▶ The Luxor Obelisk
What is the name of the temple built by Ramesses III at Medinet Habu?	▶ The Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III
Which ancient city is home to the Unfinished Obelisk?	▶ Aswan
What is the name of the ancient Egyptian temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek?	▶ The Temple of Kom Ombo
Which ancient city is home to the temple of Hathor, the goddess of love and joy?	▶ Dendera
What is the name of the ancient Egyptian city known for its well-preserved Ptolemaic temples?	▶ Edfu
What is the name of the ancient Egyptian city that was the center of worship for the god Amon-Ra?	▶ Thebes
In which city is the Al-Azhar Mosque, one of the oldest mosques in Egypt, located?	▶ Cairo
What is the official language of Egypt?	▶ Arabic
What is the main religion in Egypt?	▶ Islam
What is the national dish of Egypt?	▶ Ful medames
What is the traditional Egyptian bread called?	▶ Aish baladi
What is the name of the traditional Egyptian stuffed grape leaves dish?	▶ Mahshi wara’ enab
What is the name of the famous Egyptian dessert made with pastry and nuts?	▶ Baklava
What is the name of the traditional Egyptian rice dish with lentils and pasta?	▶ Kushari
Which musical instrument is commonly used in Egyptian music?	▶ Oud
What is the name of the traditional Egyptian dance performed by women?	▶ Raqs baladi (belly dance)
What is the name of the colorful Egyptian tent fabric used for celebrations?	▶ Khayamiya
What is the name of the traditional Egyptian garment similar to a tunic?	▶ Galabeya
What is the name of the traditional Egyptian headscarf worn by men?	▶ Taqiyah
What is the most popular sport in Egypt?	▶ Football (soccer)
What is the name of the traditional Egyptian coffeehouse?	▶ Ahwa
What is the name of the Egyptian bean stew typically eaten for breakfast?	▶ Ful medames
What is the name of the famous Egyptian spice mix used in cooking?	▶ Dukkah
What is the name of the traditional Egyptian tea with mint?	▶ Shai bil na’na
What is the name of the traditional Egyptian dessert made with semolina?	▶ Basbousa
What is the name of the traditional Egyptian water pipe?	▶ Shisha
What is the name of the traditional Egyptian flute?	▶ Ney
What is the name of the traditional Egyptian brick oven?	▶ Forn
What is the name of the traditional Egyptian hand drum?	▶ Tabla (darbuka)
What is the name of the traditional Egyptian stringed instrument?	▶ Qanun
What is the name of the traditional Egyptian boat used on the Nile River?	▶ Felucca
What is the name of the traditional Egyptian communal meal eaten during Ramadan?	▶ Iftar
What is the name of the traditional Egyptian sugar-based candy?	▶ Halawa
What is the name of the traditional Egyptian pickled vegetables?	▶ Torshi
What is the name of the traditional Egyptian date-filled cookie?	▶ Kahk
What is the name of the traditional Egyptian stuffed pigeon dish?	▶ Hamam mahshi
What is the name of the traditional Egyptian deep-fried chickpea dish?	▶ Ta’amiya (Egyptian falafel)
What was the final plague that convinced Pharaoh to let the Israelites go?	▶ Death of the firstborn
What biblical figure is associated with the construction of the city of Rameses in Egypt?	▶ Joseph
In the Bible, what did Joseph’s brothers sell him for?	▶ 20 pieces of silver
Which biblical figure, the wife of Abraham, was taken into Pharaoh’s palace in Egypt?	▶ Sarai (Sarah)
According to the Bible, how many years did the Israelites spend in Egypt before the Exodus?	▶ 430 year