Egyptian Cultivation Part 2 Video

True or False: Egyptian Farmers only grew grain as a crop.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The Egyptians actually grew a variety of crops other than grain, like chickpeas, lentils, lettuce and fruits like pomegranates and figs.

What were the small plots of land where farmers grew vegetables called?

• Gardens

• Farms

• Lands

• Patches

Which of the following crops was NOT grown by Egyptians.

• Garlic

• Coriander

• Maize

• Cucumbers

Answer explanation

Maize originated in Central and South America and wouldn't arrive in Europe or Africa until the 1500's.

How much meat did Egyptians generally eat?

• A Lot

• A little

Answer explanation

Meat was expensive and so the Egyptians ate very little meat.

What are "industrial crops"?

• plants grown for the production of goods, not food

• Crops that work

• Food crops

• Industry

Which of the following is an example of a product made from an industrial crop in Egypt?

• Copper

• Gold

• Linen

• Pottery

Answer explanation

Linen was made from the fibres of the flax plant- an industrial crop.

What was Egyptian clothing primarily made from?

• Cloth

• Animal Skins

• Wheat

• Linen

Which of the following IS an industrial crop:

• Maize

• Wheat

• Garlic

• Papyrus

Answer explanation

Papyrus was not eaten by Egyptians, but was used in the production of many other products, so it is a good example of an industrial crop.

What was papyrus used to make? Give two examples below.

Select the correct explanation for the term 'irrigation' from the list below.

• Supplying water to crops by human influence

• Water the flowers

• Sprinklers

• Layering manure and other fertilizers