Ancient Egypt Vocabulary

The narrow cliffs and boulders in the Nile form wild rapids called:

• cataracts

• delta

• papyrus

• hieroglyphics

• dynasty

A river when it divides into different branches that fan out over an area of fertile soil:

• cataracts

• delta

• papyrus

• hieroglyphics

• dynasty

A reed plant that grew along the shores of the Nile, and became a useful resource:

• cataracts

• delta

• papyrus

• hieroglyphics

• dynasty

A system of writing made up of hundreds of picture symbols:

• cataracts

• delta

• papyrus

• hieroglyphics

• dynasty

A line of rulers from one family:

• cataracts

• delta

• papyrus

• hieroglyphics

• dynasty

Egyptian kings:

• pyramid

• mummy

• embalming

• deity

• pharaohs

a god, or goddess, associated with forces of nature or human activities:

• pyramid

• mummy

• embalming

• deity

• pharaohs

preserving a body, including removing the organs and using salt to dry the body:

• pyramid

• mummy

• embalming

• deity

• pharaohs

The preserved body of an Egyptian ruler:

• pyramid

• mummy

• embalming

• deity

• pharaohs

mountain-like structures of stone to protect dead pharaohs from floods, wild animals, and grave robbers:

• pyramid

• mummy

• embalming

• deity

• pharaohs