During 7000-5000 B.C., Egyptians used copper for ornamentation.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. They used gold instead
• D. They used iron instead

Answer: (A)

Copper was one of the first metals the ancient Egyptians worked, and they used it to make ornamentation early in their history. Archaeological finds from predynastic to early dynastic Egypt include copper beads, bracelets, pins, and other decorative items, showing that copper was valued for personal adornment long before more advanced metalworking developed. While gold was also highly prized for jewelry, the use of copper specifically for ornaments is well documented for that era. Iron, on the other hand, did not appear in Egypt until much later. So, the statement is true.