Ancient Egypt. Daily Life for the Poor

1. Ancient Egypt

2. Daily Life for the Poor

Most Egyptians were farmers which meant that they were
poor
Children did not have much time for play unlike nowadays
Boys learned their father’s job and girls learned how to take
care of the home and family from their mothers

3. Houses

4. Daily Life for the Rich

Men were busy all day trading along the Nile River or being
priests
Rich women had many rights like running their own businesses
and owning land
Both men and women wore eye make-up made from black ashes
Children had lots of playtime

5. Rich Homes

6. Farming

Most people lived near the Nile River because of the water
and crops that were grown along it
The Nile River floods a couple months out of the year which
leaves great soil for crops to grow
Planted papyrus right next to the river which was used to
make paper

7. Let’s Learn More about Farming in Ancient Egypt!