Passover Quiz: "Egyptology"

Ms. Israel's 1st grade class led a wonderful Kabbalat Shabbat service this week. In anticipation of Pesach (Passover) her students became Egyptologists and taught us all some interesting facts about Ancient, Biblical, and Modern Egypt. Here are those facts turned into a "Passover Quiz" that you can use at your Seder! Correct answers (at least according to Ms. Israel's class) are bolded.

1. If you unwrapped the bandages of a mummy it would be how long?

A) 1 mile long
B) 13.1 miles long
C) 0.001 miles long
D) What are you doing unwrapping a mummy????


2. Which of the following animals was considered holy in Ancient Egypt?

A) Cow
B) Ferret
C) Cat
D) Hawk

3) Which of the following was invented by the Ancient Egyptians?

A) Peanut butter
B) The key
C) Eye glasses
D) Baseball

4) Baby Moses was put in a basket and sent down the Nile river. How long is the Nile river?

A) 1,234 miles
B) 2,134 miles
C) 3,124 miles
D) 4, 132 miles

5) In the Torah Egypt is called "Mitzrayim." What does "Mitzrayim" mean?

A) Land of the rising sun
B) A narrow place
C) Valley of the Nile
D) Pharaoh's hangout

6) The Red Sea that Moses split is today one of the best places in the world for which of the following?

A) Luaus
B) Sushi
C) Snorkeling
D) Splitting seas

7) What is the population of Egypt today?

A) 1 billion people
B) 85 million people
C) 5 million people
D) 200 million people

8) Which of the following is provided free to all Egyptians?

A) Internet 
B) Papyrus
C) Health care
D) Mummification

Enjoy!