Agriculture
How did Egyptians water their crops?
Using irrigation systems from the Nile
What did Egypt receive in trade?
Wood, incense, and luxury goods.
What kind of work did slaves do?
Hard labor, like building or mining.
What were Egyptian craftsmen known for?
Jewelry, pottery, and tools.
What did they use for plowing?
Ox-drawn plows.
What was Egypt’s main trade route?
The Nile River.
Did slaves have rights?
No, they had no legal rights.
Who made the pharaoh’s tomb items?
Skilled artisans.
What did Egyptians trade in exchange for food?
Papyrus, linen, and gold.
What material did Egypt trade with Nubia?
Gold and ivory.
Who controlled the labor force?
The pharaoh and government officials
Who controlled the craft industry?
The government and religious institutions.
What was the dry land called?
Deshret (Red Land).
What was a major export to the Mediterranean?
Papyrus.
How did laborers pay taxes?
Through work on royal projects or land.
What did artisans receive for their work?
Payment in food, goods, or land.
Who worked the land?
Farmers and laborers.
What was used to carry goods?
Boats and caravans.
Could slaves be freed?
Yes, sometimes by the pharaoh or their masters.
What materials did artisans work with?
Stone, wood, gold, and clay.