Which statements about Egyptian symbols are true?

Question

Choose all answers that are correct.

Responses

The falcon symbolizes the sky god.

The falcon symbolizes the sky god.

The hawk symbolizes the god of the Nile River.

The hawk symbolizes the god of the Nile River.

The crook and flail symbolizes the pharaoh's authority.

The crook and flail symbolizes the pharaoh's authority.

The shen symbolizes eternity.

The shen symbolizes eternity.

Answer 1

The correct statements about Egyptian symbols are:

1. The falcon symbolizes the sky god.
2. The crook and flail symbolizes the pharaoh's authority.
3. The shen symbolizes eternity.

The statement about the hawk symbolizing the god of the Nile River is incorrect; instead, the hawk is often associated with the god Horus, who represents the sky.