Life in Wase: The Craftsman's Workshop

Who is Ahmes’s father, and what does he make?

• A fisherman who sells marsh birds

• A scribe who writes laws

• A craftsman who makes vases

• A farmer who grows grain

What does Ahmes help his father do to create colors?

• Stain clay with river mud

• Grind minerals into fine powder

• Mix oils with melted wax

• Boil reeds into dark syrup

Which material does Ahmes use to make smooth brush ends?

• Copper rods

• Bone handles

• Reed stems

• Palm wood

What secret practice does Ahmes enjoy?

• Fishing quietly

• Writing hieroglyphics

• Carving wooden toys

• Sewing linen clothes

What future path does Ahmes expect because of his family tradition?

• Become a soldier

• Become a craftsman

• Become a priest

• Become a merchant

Where do Ahmes and his brother go after breakfast?

• The market to sell pottery

• The marshes to hunt wild birds

• The temple to meet priests

• The fields to plant reeds

What challenge does Ahmes face while hunting with his brother?

• Fear of deep water and loud birds

• Heavy boat that cannot turn fast

• Not much practice and little strength

• Poor eyesight in bright sunlight

How does the morning light over the water appear to Ahmes?

• Red path along the shore

• Blue shade under the clouds

• Golden mirror near the boats

• Silver ribbon across the reeds

How can nobles be recognized when Ahmes sees another boat?

• By bright paint on their oars

• By bronze helmets and shields

• By fine linen and leather sandals

• By jeweled rings and gold masks

What fabric does Ahmes’s family wear compared to nobles?

• Silk dyed with river plants

• Coarse linen woven at home

• Wool from marsh animals

• Cotton traded from far lands