Multiple choice general knowledge

Why did the Egyptians wear eye makeup?

  1. for good luck

  2. for good health

  3. to ward off evil spirits

  4. to attract the opposite sex

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ancient Egyptians wore kohl eye makeup primarily for spiritual protection - they believed it warded off the evil eye and protected against disease. The lead compounds also had genuine medicinal properties that helped prevent eye infections in the desert environment.