Common Knowledge
Which is the largest pyramid of ancient Egypt?
It is the pyramid of Khufu at Giza.
How did the ancient Egyptian's farming practice help them?
Their farming practice helped them grow staple food crops , like grains such as wheat and barley.
What did Ancient Egyptians eat everyday?
Their staple food was bread and beer.
Did priests buy goods from Ancient Egyptians?
Yes.Priests bought linen to have it made into clothes for them to wear.
Why were pyramids built?
They were built for the pharoahs.
where is the ancient Egypt located?
It is located near the lower reaches of the Nile river.
State 2 ways in how the Nile came in use for the ancient Egyptians.
1]They used its water to irrigat the fields 2] it was an important source of protein for the people when they caught fish .
What material did ancient Egyptians use to make their houses?And where did they make their houses?
They used mudbricks to make their houses in villages and in the country.
How did Ancient Egyptians bring their goods to other places to trade?
They used to use a boat to sail down the Nile river to bring their goods to trade.
When did the ancient history begin?
It started in 8000 BCE.
Was Ancient Egypt a country and a civilization?
Yes.
When were Ancient Egyptians introduced to peaches and pears?
They were introduced to peaches and pears during the Greco-Roman period.
What job did most Ancient Egyptians do?
Most of them worked as field hands,farmers,craftsmen and scribes.
Were Ancient Egyptians good at trading?
Yes.They were very good at trading.
Did Ancient Egyptians like to sing and dance?
Yes,singing and dancing was an open career to both men and women.they enjoyed it.
Name of the first pyramid built in Egypt?
Its name is Pyramid Of Djoser.
Are Ancient Egyptians the first to build a civilization?
Yes.
What was the daily life of a pharoah?
As 'Lord Of Two Lands',the pharoah was the ruler of the Upper and Lower Egypt.He owned all of the land,made laws,collected taxes and defended Egypt from foreigners.As 'High Priest Of Every Temple',the pharoah represented the gods on Earth.He performed rituals and built temples to honour the gods.
what does the ancient trade consist of?
It consists of gradual creation of land and sea routes connecting the ancient egyptian civillization with the Fertile Cresent, Arabia, sub-saharan africa and india .
How many time periods are there in Ancient Egypt history?
The history of ancient egypt is divided in 3 main time periods :the old kingdom[about 2700-2200 BCE],the middle kingdom[2050-1800 BCE] ,the new kingdom was followed by a period called the Late New Kingdom ,which lasted about 343 BCE.