Ancient Egypt is a fascinating period to study for children and adults alike. Archeological discoveries have meant that there is a wealth of evidence to tell us about the way people lived.

Children can find out about Ancient Egypt from a range of resources, including stories, information books, television and film - and now, by using a computer to look at CD-ROMs and the World Wide Web.

The Resources section lists useful examples of books and software and the Links section points to valuable World Wide Web sites.

Starting from questions.

Below are many questions which could used as the starting point for children's enquiries into different aspects of life in Ancient Egypt.

Many of the issues raised here are covered in the Hands-on section.

• How was Ancient Egyptian society organised?
  
• What was the place of the Pharoh, priests, scribes, craftsmen and peasant?
  
• What laws did they live by?

• How did Ancient Egyptians dress?
  
• What tools did artists, craftsmen and farmers use in their work?
  
• What did Ancient Egyptians eat?
  
• How did they farm their land?
  
• What games and toys did Ancient Egyptians have?
  
• What sort of entertainment did rich people enjoy?
  
• How did the Ancient Egyptians travel on land and on water?
  
• What were Ancient Egyptians houses like?
  

• When did people begin to live in Ancient Egypt?
  
• Who were the first and last Pharaohs?
  
• How did the two Kingdoms arise and when did they come together?
  
• Which were the greatest Pharoahs?
  

• When did Ancient Egyptians begin to use hieroglyphics?
  
• What was a scribe's position in Egyptian society?
  
• How was papyrus made?
  
• How do we know how to read hieroglyphics?

Religion

• Which were the major gods and goddesses in Ancient Egypt?
  
• How did Ancient Egyptians worship their gods?
  
• What was the role of priests in Ancient Egyptian society?
  
• Why did Ancient Egyptians mummify their dead?
  
• Why were the pyramids built?
  
• What did Ancient Egyptians believe about life after death?
  

• Where did the River Nile flow from and to?
  
• What was so important about the Nile's flooding?

• What were the important places on the Nile?
  
• Who did the Ancient Egyptians trade with?