Ancient Writing Materials Quiz

What type of paper did the Egyptians invent?

• Clay tablets

• Papyrus

• Parchment

• Bamboo strips

Where did papyrus plants like to grow?

• Riverbanks

• Mountains

• Forests

• Deserts

What did Egyptians use papyrus for?

• Cooking food

• Making clothes

• Writing hieroglyphics

• Building houses

When was the oldest papyrus scroll linked to?

• 2575-2465 BCE

• 1500 BCE

• 3000 BCE

• 1000 BCE

Who invented paper like we use today?

• Greeks

• Romans

• Chinese

• Egyptians

Where was papyrus also popular besides Egypt?

• India

• China

• Greece

• Russia

How were papyrus sheets formed?

• By cutting tree barks

• By laying papyrus stalks diagonally and horizontally

• By pressing flowers

• By weaving cotton

What colors did Egyptians use to write hieroglyphics?

• Red and blue

• Black and white

• Black and red

• Green and yellow

What did Egyptians use to stick papyrus rolls together?

Where did papyrus plants need to grow?

• In cold areas

• In dry areas

• In marshy riverbanks

• In rocky mountains