Ancient Egypt Trivia

 

1. What did the ancient Egyptians call the star grouping we call the Big Dipper?  
   Answer: The Hippopotamus
   
   

2. Where did ancient Egyptian women place or wear perfume?
   Answer: In wax cones on their heads
   
   

3. Used to make bread and beer, what was the major crop of ancient Egypt?
   Answer: Barley
   
   

4. When the ancient Egyptians held a party, what did they call it?
   Answer: A house of beer
   
   

5. What breed of dog was used as a hunting dog in ancient Egypt?
   Answer: The greyhound
   
   

6. Name the only wind instrument in ancient Egypt.
   Answer: The flute
   
   

7. The Christian cross was developed from what ancient Egyptian symbol?
   Answer: Ankh  
   
   

8. What was the most popular pet in ancient Egypt?
   Answer: A cat
   
   

9. What did the ancient Egyptians believe would cure a toothache?
   Answer: Fried mice!

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