Vocabulary Matching Flashcard

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Egyptian writing system that used symbols to communicate sounds, words, and ideas.

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Hieroglyphics

Front

Paper material made from the reeds of a plant along the Nile River.

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Papyrus

Front

It is a section of the Nile River with rapids and rocky terrain.

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Cataract

Front

Stone tomb with triangle-shaped sides that come together to form a point on top.

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Pyramid

Front

It is a system of government ruled by religious leaders.

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Theocracy

Front

It is a tall pillar with four sides and a point at the top.

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Obelisk

Front

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the direction of the Nile River? The Nile starts in the east and flows to the west. The Nile starts in the north and flows to the south. The Nile starts in the south and flows to the north. The Nile starts in the west and flows to the east.

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The Nile starts in the south and flows to the north.

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Why did the majority of the ancient Egyptians settle around the Nile Delta?

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The buildup of soil made the land great for agriculture.

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Why did the ancient Egyptians live along the Nile River?

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The Egyptians could farm all year long using the floods of the Nile River.

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Why was the pharaoh considered the most important leader in ancient Egypt?

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The people believed that the pharaoh was a god.