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What was the main staple food for the people of ancient Egypt?
What was the main staple food for the people of ancient Egypt?
- Barley
- Flax
- Wheat (correct)
- Papyrus
What did the Egyptians use wheat to make?
What did the Egyptians use wheat to make?
- Papyrus
- Furniture
- Flax seeds
- Bread (correct)
What was the result of the Egyptians selling their wheat throughout the Middle East?
What was the result of the Egyptians selling their wheat throughout the Middle East?
- They had a surplus of wheat
- They became rich (correct)
- They lost their crops
- They became poor
What other important crop did the Egyptians grow?
What other important crop did the Egyptians grow?
Why was wheat important to the ancient Egyptians?
Why was wheat important to the ancient Egyptians?
What region did the Egyptians trade their wheat with?
What region did the Egyptians trade their wheat with?
What did the Egyptians use flax to make?
What did the Egyptians use flax to make?
Why did the Egyptians grow multiple crops?
Why did the Egyptians grow multiple crops?
What was the role of papyrus in ancient Egyptian farming?
What was the role of papyrus in ancient Egyptian farming?
What was the main benefit of the Egyptians' farming practices?
What was the main benefit of the Egyptians' farming practices?
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Study Notes
Ancient Egyptian Farming
- Egyptians grew various crops, including wheat, barley, flax, and papyrus, which provided them with everything they needed.
- Wheat was the main staple food for Egyptians and was used to make bread.
- They also sold wheat throughout the Middle East, which made them rich.
- Barley was another important crop for Egyptians.
- Flax was used to make linen, and papyrus was used for making paper.
- The Nile River's annual flooding made the land suitable for farming, allowing Egyptians to grow these crops.
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