Ancient Egypt

Series of rulers from the same family

• pharaoh

• dynasty

• noble

• delta

Huge triangular tomb built by the Egyptians

• delta

• Red Land

• Rosetta Stone

• pyramid

Ancient Egyptian writing system that used picture symbols

• sphinx

• Rosetta Stone

• hieroglyphics

• papyrus

Imaginary creature with a human head and the body of a lion

• obelisk

• sphinx

• cataract

• papyrus

Long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds that Egyptians used to write on

• obelisk

• hieroglyphics

• papyrus

• delta

Triangle-shaped area of land made from soil deposited by a river

• obelisk

• papyrus

• delta

• spinx

Egypt was mostly an/a _____________ -based economy.

• agricultural
• mechanical
• suburban
• mining

Who owned everything in Ancient Egyptian kingdoms?

• The Pharoah
• Vizier
• Slaves
• Priests

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Egypt borders what 2 seas?

• Mediterranean Sea & Red Sea
• Dead Sea & Red Sea
• Dead Sea & Mediterranean Sea

How did developing papyrus help the Ancient Egyptians?

• it led to the construction of temples

• it increased demand for silk

• it allowed for wide-spread record keeping

• it inspired the creation of money.