Papyrus

What was papyrus made from?

• Animal skins

• Clay

• A reed that grew in the River Nile

• A type of tree

What did the ancient Egyptians use papyrus for?

• Writing hieroglyphics

• Making weapons

• Building houses

• Cooking food

How did the ancient Egyptians remove water from the papyrus plant?

• By drying it in the sun

• By pressing it with rocks

• By using a hammer

• By boiling it

What was the purpose of soaking the papyrus plant in water?

• To reduce the sugar content

• To remove the oil

• To make it grow

• To clean it

How did the ancient Egyptians make the papyrus strips stick together?

• Using chemicals

• Using glue

• Naturally, without glue or chemicals

• By weaving them

What did the ancient Egyptians do after weaving the papyrus strips?

• They painted them

• They left them to dry

• They used them immediately

• They soaked them again

What other items did the ancient Egyptians make from the papyrus plant?

• Jewelry and decorations

• Houses and furniture

• Boats, shoes, and baskets

• Statues and monuments

Why did the ancient Egyptians prefer papyrus over carving hieroglyphics into rocks?

• It lasted longer

• It was easier to write on

• It was easier to carry

• It was more beautiful

How did the ancient Egyptians ensure the papyrus paper was strong and flexible?

• By adding extra layers

• By reducing the sugar content

• By treating it with chemicals

• By removing the green part of the plant

What was the final step in making papyrus paper?

• Soaking it in oil

• Putting it under press

• Cutting it into shapes

• Painting it