Ancient Egypt Economy

The video explores the economic structure of ancient Egypt, focusing on farming, fishing, and trade. It highlights the significance of the Nile River in agriculture, the role of the Silk Road in trade, and the construction of the Canal of the Pharaohs, which later became the Suez Canal. The video also discusses the Pharaoh's ownership of land and the taxation system, emphasizing the barter system used in the economy.

What were the two main economic activities in ancient Egypt?

• Mining and weaving

• Farming and fishing

• Hunting and gathering

• Trading and pottery

Which crop was NOT grown in ancient Egypt?

• Wheat

• Barley

• Rice

• Papyrus

How was the produce distributed in ancient Egypt?

• Merchants distributed the produce

• Peasants kept all the produce

• Landowners kept all the produce

• The government collected most of the produce

What was a significant trade route that reached Egypt?

• The Incense Route

• The Royal Road

• The Silk Road

• The Amber Road

Which of the following was NOT traded by the Egyptians?

• Silk

• Spices

• Ivory

• Gold

What was the original name of the Suez Canal?

• Egyptian Trade Canal

• Nile-Red Sea Canal

• Canal of the Pharaohs

• Pharaoh's Passage

What was the primary purpose of the Canal of the Pharaohs?

• To separate Upper and Lower Egypt

• To irrigate farmland

• To connect the Nile to the Red Sea

• To provide drinking water

Who owned all the land and resources in ancient Egypt?

• The priests

• The merchants

• The Pharaoh

• The peasants

How were taxes primarily paid in ancient Egypt?

• In labor

• In grain and goods

• In livestock

• In gold coins

What system was primarily used for transactions in early ancient Egypt?

• Credit system

• Barter system

• Coinage system

• Banking system