Question

The Egyptians, they said, were the first to discover the solar year, and to portion out its course into twelve parts. They obtained this knowledge from the stars. . . . The Egyptians, they went on to affirm, first brought into use the names of the twelve gods, which the Greeks adopted from them; and first erected altars, images, and temples to the gods; and also first engraved upon stone the figures of animals.

According to the passage, which of these choices were achievements of the Egyptians? Select all that apply.

They created a calendar based on the sun.
They adopted Greek gods.
They were the first to build pyramids.
They were the first culture to build temples.
They discovered many stars.

Answer 1

They created a calendar based on the sun. (Yes — “first to discover the solar year, and to portion out its course into twelve parts.”)

They were the first culture to build temples. (Yes — “first erected … temples to the gods.”)

The other choices are not supported by the passage.