Egypt- Chapter 5 Vocabulary- Lessons 1 and 2

Egypt- Chapter 5 Vocabulary- Lessons 1 and 2

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Social Studies

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the name for waterfalls or rapids in the river?

Back

cataracts

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the name for the fan shaped area of silt near where the river flowed into the sea?

Back

delta

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the name of the invention that had a bucket attached to a long pole and was used to transfer river water into storage basins?

Back

shadoof

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the name for the reed plant that grew wild along the Nile?

Back

papyrus

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the name of the writing system of ancient Egypt made up of a combination of pictures and sound symbols?

Back

hieroglyphics

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for a line rulers from one family?

Back

dynasty

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do we call government by RELIGIOUS leaders?

Back

theocracy

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