Egypt- Daily Life

What type of clothing did nobles wear in ancient Egypt?

• Robes of dark cotton

• Robes of white linen

• Leather jackets

• Woolen sweaters

What was the main staple food for Egyptian commoners?

• Rice

• Bread

• Potatoes

• Corn

What material was used by the upper class for making jewelry in ancient Egypt?

• Copper

• Silver

• Plastic

• Wood

Why did ancient Egyptians use kohl as makeup?

• To look fashionable

• To protect their eyes from the sun

• To scare away animals

• To make their skin glow

How did wigs help ancient Egyptians with their hairstyles?

• They made them look taller

• They helped cover graying hair or balding

• They were used as hats

• They kept their heads warm

What were some of the professions of craftpeople in ancient Egypt?

• Carpenters, weavers, jewelers

• Farmers, fishermen, hunters

• Teachers, doctors, engineers

• Merchants, traders, sailors

How could someone rise in Egyptian society according to the text?

• By becoming a farmer

• By becoming a soldier

• By becoming a merchant

• By becoming a priest

Who were the only people in ancient Egypt who knew how to read and write?

• Farmers

• Soldiers

• Scribes

• Merchants

What material were most homes in ancient Egypt made from?

• Stone

• Wood

• Sun-baked mud bricks

• Metal

What type of education did boys receive in ancient Egypt if their families could afford it?

• Military training

• Temple school education

• Merchant training

• Farming techniques