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History Quiz - Ancient Egypt - Everyday Life (Questions)

What was life like for ordinary people in Ancient Egypt? Discover food, homes, jobs and festivals in this KS2 History quiz on everyday life beside the Nile.

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Fascinating Fact:

The River Nile flooded each year and left rich silt on the fields, so farmers could grow wheat, barley and vegetables to feed the population.

In KS2 History, you learn how Ancient Egyptian people lived from day to day. You explore farming, food, homes, jobs, gods and festivals, and how the Nile supported their civilisation.

Key Terms

Pharaoh: The king of Ancient Egypt, believed to be chosen by the gods and responsible for ruling the land.
Silt: Fine, muddy material left on fields after river water goes down, making the soil more fertile.
Irrigation: A way of bringing water to fields using channels, ditches or devices to help crops grow in dry places.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What did most people eat in Ancient Egypt?

Most people in Ancient Egypt ate bread, porridge and beer made from grains, with vegetables, fruit, fish and sometimes meat. Food depended on what could be grown and caught nearby.

What were houses like in Ancient Egypt?

Many families lived in small houses made from sun dried mud bricks. Homes often had flat roofs, few windows and simple rooms for cooking, sleeping and storing food.

What did children do in Ancient Egypt?

Children helped with chores, watched animals and learned skills from their parents. They also played games with balls, dolls and board games, and some children learned to read and write.

Try These Related Quizzes

1.

Why did the Egyptians want the Nile to flood?

[ ]	It killed their enemies
[ ]	It washed away diseases
[ ]	It made the land fertile
[ ]	It drowned the evil spirits

2.

What did Egyptians mostly drink?

[ ]	Water
[ ]	Wine
[ ]	Beer
[ ]	Orange juice

3.

What was used to cook rich Egyptians' food?

[ ]	Range
[ ]	Gas oven
[ ]	Cylindrical clay oven
[ ]	Fire

4.

What did Egyptians chew to relieve stomach upset?

[ ]	Mint leaves
[ ]	Wheat
[ ]	Figs
[ ]	Papyrus

5.

What type of fabric was made from flax?

[ ]	Cotton
[ ]	Wool
[ ]	Nylon
[ ]	Linen

6.

What did the Egyptians use to make paper?

[ ]	Flax
[ ]	Wood
[ ]	Papyrus
[ ]	Cotton

7.

How did Egyptian men often have their hair?

[ ]	Bald
[ ]	Long
[ ]	Cut short
[ ]	Curly

8.

What did Egyptians usually wear on their feet?

[ ]	Fur boots
[ ]	Leather sandals
[ ]	Canvas shoes
[ ]	Slippers

9.

What were Egyptian houses built of?

[ ]	Wood
[ ]	Stone
[ ]	Wattle and daub
[ ]	Mud bricks

10.

What was a crotala?

[ ]	A head dress
[ ]	A jar
[ ]	A musical instrument
[ ]	A toy

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Daily life in Ancient Egypt

History Quiz - Ancient Egypt - Everyday Life (Answers)

1.

Why did the Egyptians want the Nile to flood?

[ ]	It killed their enemies
[ ]	It washed away diseases
[x]	It made the land fertile
[ ]	It drowned the evil spirits

The River Nile would flood each year and when the waters went down they left silt behind which fertilised the land

2.

What did Egyptians mostly drink?

[ ]	Water
[ ]	Wine
[x]	Beer
[ ]	Orange juice

Beer was part of the diet of Egyptians more than 5,000 years ago. It was also used in religious practices

3.

What was used to cook rich Egyptians' food?

[ ]	Range
[ ]	Gas oven
[x]	Cylindrical clay oven
[ ]	Fire

The oven was similar to a tandoor oven, used in India to make flatbread. Dough was stuck to the inside of the oven and peeled off when it was cooked

4.

What did Egyptians chew to relieve stomach upset?

[x]	Mint leaves
[ ]	Wheat
[ ]	Figs
[ ]	Papyrus

Egyptians knew a lot about medicine and used plants to relieve all sorts of ailments

5.

What type of fabric was made from flax?

[ ]	Cotton
[ ]	Wool
[ ]	Nylon
[x]	Linen

When the tomb of the Pharaoh Ramses II was discovered in 1881 the linen inside was perfectly preserved after more than 3000 years!

6.

What did the Egyptians use to make paper?

[ ]	Flax
[ ]	Wood
[x]	Papyrus
[ ]	Cotton

The earliest known papyrus is 4,500 years old and was found in Egypt in 2013

7.

How did Egyptian men often have their hair?

[x]	Bald
[ ]	Long
[ ]	Cut short
[ ]	Curly

They sometimes had a long plait on one side of their head or wore a wig

8.

What did Egyptians usually wear on their feet?

[ ]	Fur boots
[x]	Leather sandals
[ ]	Canvas shoes
[ ]	Slippers

Sandals dating to 2000 BC were held to the foot by thongs between the big toe and the second toe, similar to modern day flip-flops

9.

What were Egyptian houses built of?

[ ]	Wood
[ ]	Stone
[ ]	Wattle and daub
[x]	Mud bricks

Mud left behind by the yearly Nile floods was made into bricks which were used for building. Bricks were made by mixing the mud with straw and then drying them in the sun

10.

What was a crotala?

[ ]	A head dress
[ ]	A jar
[x]	A musical instrument
[ ]	A toy

It was similar to castanets