Agriculture of Ancient Egypt

What was the staple crop of ancient Egyptian agriculture?

• Wheat

• Barley

• Grain

• Flax

During which season did the Nile River flood the farmers' fields in ancient Egypt?

• Peret

• Shemu

• Akhet

• Kemet

Ancient Egyptians used a tool called a (a)   to move water from a lower place to a higher place.

What type of soil was left behind by the receded flood waters of the Nile, which was ideal for planting grain?

• Loam

• Clay

• Kemet

• Silt

During the (a)   season, ancient Egyptian farmers prepared reservoirs and canals for the next flooding.