What percentage of the ancient Egyptian population was literate?

Ancient Egyptian Writing and Scribes

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
10 to 20%
1 to 10%
30 to 40%
20 to 30%
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who were primarily trained to become scribes in ancient Egypt?
Common citizens
Foreigners
Sons of high officials
Daughters of high officials
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the most famous material used by ancient Egyptians for writing?
Stone
Papyrus
Linen
Animal skins
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How was papyrus prepared for writing?
By carving and polishing
By weaving and drying
By splitting, pounding, and layering
By boiling and flattening
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term used for the side of papyrus where fibers run horizontally?
Obverse
Verso
Reverse
Recto
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of writing instrument was used during the Roman period in Egypt?
Feather pen
Greek style pen
Metal quill
Rush brush
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did scribes initially learn to write in ancient Egypt?
By copying texts
By memorizing individual signs
By listening to oral recitations
By learning groups of signs
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