Inventions and Technology in Ancient Egypt

What was the purpose of kohl makeup in Ancient Egypt?

• To protect the skin from the sun

• To enhance beauty

• To signify social status

• To ward off evil spirits

Which material did the Ancient Egyptians use to build larger ships?

• Cedar wood

• Papyrus reeds

• Oak wood

• Bamboo

Shemu is the Ancient Egyptian name for the harvest.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What was the Shadoof used for in Ancient Egypt?

• Irrigation

• Building pyramids

• Mummification

• Shipbuilding

What was one of the most important technological advancements made by the Ancient Egyptians?

• Writing

• The Wheel

• Chariots

• Gunpowder

This makeup was not used for fashion or to make women look good; as a matter of fact, both men and women wore the kohl.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The start of the year was the same time that the yearly flooding of the Nile River happened.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The kohl's purpose was to help them get a suntan.

• TRUE

• FALSE

People of Ancient Egypt had good teeth because their food would always have sand in it.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Once shaved, both men and women would wear wigs to protect their shaved, hairless heads from the sun.

• TRUE

• FALSE