Economy of Ancient Egypt

Question 1

Why did the ancient Egyptians use a barter system to get what they needed?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

There was no money or currency at this time in history.

Question 2

What system was used by both ancient Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt to make trade easier?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

weights and measures

Question 3

What was a result of Egypt’s trade relationship with Mesopotamia?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Egyptian culture was influenced by Mesopotamia.

Question 4

What is the meaning of "job specialization” with respect to the ancient Egyptian economy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Ancient Egyptians developed a skill in one type of work.

Question 5

How did trade benefit ancient Egyptians?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They acquired goods that were not available in Egypt.

Question 6

What was the primary economic activity in ancient Egypt?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

farming

Question 7

How was ancient Mesopotamia’s economic system different from ancient Egypt’s economic system?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It did not rely on government bureaucrats.

Question 8

What did the ancient Egyptians use to measure an item’s value?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

debens

Question 9

Which items did Egypt get from Nubia through trade?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

gold and silver

Question 10

What was the ancient Egyptian Cattle Count?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a system of taxation

Economy of Ancient Egypt Answers