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Usborne Book of World History - Farming, Food and Domesticated AnimalsOnline version Usborne Book of World History - Farming, Food and Domesticated Animals by Vijo Gor 1 Why was the Nile flood so important to Egyptian farmers? a It filled the pyramids with water b It helped transport animals c It covered the fields with rich, fertile mud for growing crops d It made the land dry and hard 2 What season came after the flood when farmers ploughed and sowed their fields? a The harvest season b The growing season c The flood season d The hunting season 3 Ancient Egyptians used tools like the shaduf and sakia to move water onto their fields. What do we use today that does the same job? a Rainwater only b We still use buckets and ropes c Machines and irrigation systems powered by electricity or fuel d Magic spells for rain 4 During harvest time, who helped gather the crops? a Only men worked in the fields b Men, women, and children all helped together c Only temple priests harvested d Slaves from other lands did it 5 How was the grain separated from its husk after harvest? a It was peeled by hand b Animals like oxen trampled the grain on the ground c It was burned in clay ovens d It was soaked in water 6 What was the final step of separating grain from chaff called? a Flooding b Planting c Ploughing d Winnowing 7 What was bread made from in Ancient Egypt? a Crushed papyrus roots b Sand and honey c Dates and figs d Wheat or barley ground into flour 8 What drink was most common in Ancient Egypt? a Beer made from barley b Water with spices c Wine made from grapes d Goat’s milk 9 Why did Egyptians drink beer more often than plain river water? a It was a royal order b They liked the taste better c Beer was safer because boiling and brewing killed germs d The river water was too cold 10 In Ancient Egypt, people drank beer every day because it was safer than water. Today, we don’t need to do that anymore. a Because modern water is cleaned and safe to drink b Because farmers today don’t grow barley c Because people today like wine more than beer d Because beer stopped being made after ancient times 11 Which foods were most common in the Egyptian diet? a Bananas and corn b Meat, cheese, and rice c Bread, beer, onions, and fish d Apples and potatoes 12 What did farmers do during the flood season when their fields were underwater? a They built new pyramids b They rested all year c They repaired tools, built boats, and worked for the pharaoh d They moved to another country 13 In places where the Nile's water didn't reach, how did farmers water their crops? a They used buckets made of gold b They waited for rain c They built canals from the desert d They used tools like the shaduf and later the waterwheel (sakia) 14 What animals turned the sakia (waterwheel)? a Horses b Camels c Goats d Donkeys or oxen 15 What happened to the leftover chaff and straw from threshing grain? a It was mixed with mud to make stronger bricks b It was thrown into the river c It was burned as waste d It was used to feed cats 16 Which animals were among the first domesticated in Ancient Egypt? a Cattle, donkeys, pigs, and dogs b Horses, tigers, and elephants c Camels and sheep only d Cats, crocodiles, and falcons 17 When did cats start to become pets in Ancient Egypt? a Only during Cleopatra’s reign b From the very beginning of Egyptian history c During the Middle Kingdom d After the Roman conquest 18 Cats and dogs were both domesticated long ago, but in Egypt, cats became sacred and linked to gods like Bastet. Why do you think people might have seen cats differently from dogs? a Dogs were too noisy b Cats protected food stores by hunting mice and snakes c Cats were easier to train for guarding d Cats could speak to gods

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Usborne Book of World History - Farming, Food and Domesticated AnimalsOnline version

by Vijo Gor

Why was the Nile flood so important to Egyptian farmers?

What season came after the flood when farmers ploughed and sowed their fields?

Ancient Egyptians used tools like the shaduf and sakia to move water onto their fields. What do we use today that does the same job?

During harvest time, who helped gather the crops?

How was the grain separated from its husk after harvest?

What was the final step of separating grain from chaff called?

What was bread made from in Ancient Egypt?

What drink was most common in Ancient Egypt?

Why did Egyptians drink beer more often than plain river water?

In Ancient Egypt, people drank beer every day because it was safer than water. Today, we don’t need to do that anymore.

Which foods were most common in the Egyptian diet?

What did farmers do during the flood season when their fields were underwater?

In places where the Nile's water didn't reach, how did farmers water their crops?

What animals turned the sakia (waterwheel)?

What happened to the leftover chaff and straw from threshing grain?

Which animals were among the first domesticated in Ancient Egypt?

When did cats start to become pets in Ancient Egypt?

Cats and dogs were both domesticated long ago, but in Egypt, cats became sacred and linked to gods like Bastet. Why do you think people might have seen cats differently from dogs?