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Why was important for ancient Egyptian farmers to solve the problem of water scarcity?
Not only to drink, but to water their crops. They used complex irrigation systems to bring in water from the water sources to where they needed the water.
What did the ancient tribe called the incas eat?
The Incas were an ancient tribe that ate various types of vegetables and meats. They also consumed a fermented alcoholic drink called chicha.
What does Ambrosia mean in greek mythology?
In Greek mythology, nectar and ambrosia are the food and drink of the gods. Which is which seems to be a matter of debate.
Did ancient Egypt drink coffee or tea?
Coffea canephora and Coffea arabica, the plants from which coffee beans come, are native to western sub-Saharan Africa. However, despite their origins in the same continent as the Ancient Egyptian civilization, there is no actual evidence of its spread to North African before the mid-fifteenth century CE. On the subject of tea, Camellia sinensis, from which the popular beverage is brewed, is native Southeast Asia. Tea is believed to have its origins in the Shang dynasty (1600-1046 BCE). Though there are signs of trade between Egypt and China as far back as 1070 BCE, the earliest records of tea in the West is dated to 879 CE. Herbal tea on the other hand, or tisane, has been consumed in some form or another by cultures worldwide since prehistory.
How did the ancient Egyptian Pyramid builders get paid?
Back then, Egyptians were not paid. They used a type of system called bartering, which is also know as trading. One would trade something with another for something important, therefore, eliminating their nonuseful object. The same goes for the other person who traded.
