TRADE AND TRANSPORT IN ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS

What did the early Ancient Egyptians use to make their boats?

• Metals

• The papyrus plant

• Tiger's skin

Why were boats often found in the tombs of the Ancient Egyptians?

• Because they needed a place to keep old boats

• Because the presence of boats was thought to scare off evil spirits

• Because they thought the boats would be needed in the afterlife

What helped to propel the boats when traveling north?

• The current

• They were pulled by hippos

• The wind

It was impossible for ships to travel south on the Nile River against the strong current.

• TRUE

• FALSE

When did the Ancient Egyptians first start to make boats?

• 4000 BC

• 3000 BC

• 2000 BC

• 1000 BC

The Egyptians made boats out of reeds.

• True

• False

Most boats used to transport goods on rivers were _____.

• Sailboats

• Powered by steam

• The size of the Titanic

Trade appeared because ------------------------

All of the above

• Civilization grew and developed

• To get more materials

• Both a and b

Aswan is in -------------------------Egypt .

• North

• South

• East

Seals were used in the ancient civilizations in trading and transportation to ensure safety of the goods.

• True

• False