Ancient Egyptian Farming and Seasons

What is the season called when the Nile River floods the fields?

During the Peret season, farmers ploughed and seeded the fertile land left by the Nile's flood.

What tools did Egyptian farmers use to cut ripe corn?

The __________ season is when crops are harvested before the Nile floods again.

Match the following seasons of Ancient Egypt with their description:

Ancient Egyptian Seasons

The Ancient Egyptians divided their year into three seasons based on the Nile River's cycles.
Akhet (June-September) - The flooding season, no farming occurred, and people worked for the Pharaoh on projects.
Peret (October-February) - The growing season, the flood receded, leaving fertile soil ready for planting.
Shemu (March-May) - The harvesting season, crops were harvested, and canals were repaired in preparation for the next flood.

Farming Tools

Farmers used a variety of tools including wooden sickles with flint edges for cutting crops, winnowing scoops, hoes, rakes, and ploughs.
Ploughs were used to turn the soil and some were pulled by oxen.

Ancient Egyptians worked hard, with a social hierarchy where the wealthy were at the top and the poor were at the bottom.
Pharaohs were at the top of the social structure.
Wealthy people enjoyed better living conditions, clothes, and access to education.
Poor people were often slaves.

Pharaohs

Over time, the land came under the control of a single ruler, the Pharaoh.
Nobles worked the land for the Pharaoh.

Explore the agricultural practices of Ancient Egypt, including the significance of the Nile's seasonal cycles: Akhet, Peret, and Shemu. Discover the farming tools used by ancient farmers and the social structure that influenced their work and lives. Test your knowledge on this fascinating topic.