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Ancient Egyptian Inventions

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the primary use of papyrus in ancient Egypt?

a)

writing and making scrolls

b)

creating jewelry

c)

building houses

d)

making boats

2.

How many days did the ancient Egyptian 365 calendar consist of?

a)

365

b)

400

c)

360

d)

300

3.

Which ancient Egyptian invention was used to protect the head from the sun?

a)

Sunscreen lotion

b)

Umbrella

c)

Egyptian headdress or Nemes

d)

Sunglasses

4.

What was the purpose of the ox-drawn plow in ancient Egypt?

a)

To transport goods across the Nile River.

b)

To build houses and structures.

c)

To provide a source of meat and milk for the Egyptians.

d)

To till the soil and prepare it for planting crops.

5.

Which ancient Egyptian invention was used for writing and making scrolls?

a)

hieroglyphics

b)

papyrus

c)

stone tablets

d)

ink and quill

6.

What material was used to make wigs in ancient Egypt?

a)

human hair

b)

animal fur

c)

synthetic fibers

d)

straw

7.

How did the ancient Egyptians use the 365 calendar?

a)

To determine the best time for religious ceremonies and festivals.

b)

For agricultural purposes and to track the annual flooding of the Nile River.

c)

To predict the weather patterns throughout the year.

d)

To plan the construction of pyramids and other monumental structures.

8.

What were the advantages of using an ox-drawn plow in ancient Egypt?

a)

Increased agricultural productivity, larger land cultivation, and reduced physical labor.

b)

Decreased agricultural productivity, smaller land cultivation, and increased physical labor.

c)

No impact on agricultural productivity, land cultivation, or physical labor.

d)

Reduced agricultural productivity, smaller land cultivation, and increased physical labor.

9.

Which ancient Egyptian invention was used for leisure and sport?

a)

Papyrus

b)

Hieroglyphics

c)

Obelisks

d)

Senet

10.

What was the significance of papyrus in ancient Egyptian society?

a)

It was used as a food source.

b)

It was used as a form of currency.

c)

It was used as a building material.

d)

It was used as a writing material.

11.

The man in the picture is using a (a)   .