Clothing in ancient Egypt

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/clothing-in-ancient-egypt

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the external influences?Styles from Nubia, Libya, the Levant, and later Hellenistic and Roman cultures
2. What was the most common fabric used for clothes in ancient Egypt?Ancient Egyptians mainly wore linen, which comes from flax. Linen is light, breathable, and keeps people cool in the hot desert.
3. Why were most ancient Egyptian clothes white?White clothes reflect sunlight, helping people stay cool. They also looked clean and pretty.

Sartorial: Relating to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress.
Faience: A glazed ceramic material used to create decorative objects and jewelry in ancient Egypt.
Hellenistic Period: The era in ancient Greek and Mediterranean history following the conquests of Alexander the Great.