Find this model. Egyptians travelled along the River Nile on boats made from bundles of papyrus reeds or wood. They also made extra wide boats for transporting their cows.

Everyday Life in Ancient Egypt

River Nile Floor Map

The Nile

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The River Nile is the longest river in the world. Which sea does it flow into?

How many pyramids can you count along the River Nile?

Find the compass at the bottom corner of the map. Are these sentences true or false? Put T for true or F for false in the box:

Cairo is in the north Thebes is in the east Meroe is in the south

The River Nile is home to many animals. Which animals can you find? Circle them.

Crocodile Hippopotamus Kangaroo Tiger Turtle Squirrel Elephant Penguin

Daily life in ancient Egypt was centred along the River Nile. Both humans and animals depended on it to survive in the hot desert lands of northern Africa. The banks of the Nile were a beautiful yet dangerous place. Follow the lion to find out more.

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How many people are travelling on this boat?

If two people fall off and get eaten by crocodiles how many are left on the boat?

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Kitchen Model

Jar

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This wooden tool was very common in Ancient Egypt. What was it used for? Circle the right answer.

This model shows Egyptians in a kitchen making food and drink. What are they doing? Fill in the gaps then find the words in the word search.

This jar was used to store food. It is decorated with dangerous animals like snakes, scorpions and crocodiles. Think of three adjectives to describe it and write them in the box.

Sailing Hunting War

Fishing Farming

B_king bread B_ewi_g beer But_hering meat

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Stela of Mentuhotep

Ramesses Girdle

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This stone stela shows Egyptian men and women seated at tables. Look carefully at their clothes and jewellery. List what they are wearing.

This girdle was worn around the waist and chest. It was made from linen and is decorated with a pattern of zig-zags, dots and rows of ankh symbols. Copy the pattern in the blank box.

Sacred Places

Men's Clothes Women's Clothes

Tomb Robbery Papyrus

Arts and Crafts

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Scribes wrote with pens and paper. They made pens from thin reeds dipped into red or black ink. They made ink by mixing water with crushed minerals. Which plant was Egyptian paper made from?

Egyptian Lotus Papyrus plant Palm tree

Egyptians made expensive jewellery from gold and precious gem stones. Find these items in the case, what are they made from? Draw a line matching the jewellery to the material.

Necklace Ring Necklace

Amethyst Carnelian Gold

Imagine you lived in ancient Egypt. Would you like to be a pharaoh, a scribe, a musician, a fisherman or a dancer? Why?

Valley of the Kings