Ancient Egyptian Agriculture Quiz

What was the main reason ancient Egypt was able to build an empire based on agriculture?

• The Nile River's predictable flooding

• Advanced machinery

• Abundant rainfall

• Trade with neighboring countries

Which irrigation method did the Egyptians develop?

• Drip irrigation

• Basin irrigation

• Flood irrigation

• Sprinkler irrigation

What were the staple food crops grown by the Egyptians?

• Millet and sorghum

• Potatoes and tomatoes

• Wheat and barley

• Rice and corn

What type of crops required more work and were grown further from the Nile floodplain?

• Horticultural crops

• Industrial crops

• Root crops

• Grains

What was used to fertilize Egyptian gardens?

• Chemical fertilizers

• Cow manure

• Compost

• Pigeon manure

Which of the following fruits was introduced to Egypt during the New Kingdom?

• Pineapple

• Banana

• Pomegranate

• Mango

What was papyrus primarily used for?

• Feeding livestock

• Making paper

• Building houses

• Making bread

Which crop was used to make linen for clothing?

• Flax

• Cotton

• Silk

• Hemp

What were herbs used for in ancient Egypt?

• Only for religious rituals

• Cooking, medicine, cosmetics, and embalming

• Only for medicine

• Only for cooking

Which of the following was NOT a staple crop in ancient Egypt?

• Beans

• Rice

• Lentils

• Chickpeas