Quiz: Egyptian jewellery – modern or ancient?

Can you tell the difference between a necklace made in Ancient Egypt or modern day? Modern day means anything from the 19th century and ancient means anything from 3000 BC to AD 500. We bet you’re a smart cookie and can spot the difference! Let’s find out how eagle-eyed you are!

Question 1Question 1 out of 10:

Is this beautiful snake armlet modern or ancient?

A: Definitely ancient! B: Nah, this is modern!

Question 2Question 2 out of 10:

Jingle jangle – what about this bangle?

A: I think it is modern! B: Hmm, looks ancient

Question 3Question 3 out of 10:

True blue – what era were you?

A: Modern B: Ancient

Question 4Question 4 out of 10:

When was this gorgeous gold amulet made?

A: Definitely ancient! B: Absolutely modern!

Question 5Question 5 out of 10:

Date this lion!

A: Roar – ancient! B: Grrr – modern!

Question 6Question 6 out of 10:

Sparkly sparkly – when was this necklace made?

A: Totally modern! B: Definitely ancient

Question 7Question 7 out of 10:

This forehead ornament was worn when?

A: Absolutely ancient B: Most certainly modern

Question 8Question 8 out of 10:

Era of these earrings?

A: Modern! B: Ancient

Question 9Question 9 out of 10:

Tell us when this turquoise beauty was made?

A: So modern! B: So ancient!

Question 10Question 10 out of 10:

And finally, this amulet of the cat goddess, Bastet?

A: Meaow – modern B: Purr – ancient

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