Papyrus

What is the role of an Egyptologist?

• A person who studies ancient Egyptian artifacts.

• A historian specializing in ancient Egyptian history.

• A guide who takes tourists to Egyptian historical sites.

• A person who cultivates papyrus plants.

Which part of the papyrus plant was primarily used by ancient Egyptians to create paper?

• The flower

• The roots

• The stem

• The leaves

What is the immediate effect of pressing the inner slices of the papyrus stem?

• They become brittle and break easily.

• They release natural glue and become sticky.

• They become strong and flexible.

• They change from white to brown.

How did ancient Egyptians press the layered papyrus strips to form paper?

• They used a modern screw press.

• They used heavy stones.

• They used a rolling pin.

• They used their hands to flatten them.