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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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