Ancient Egypt

Title used by Egyptian rulers

• pharaoh

• Ka

• dynasty

• obelisk

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

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

Who owned everything in Ancient Egyptian kingdoms?

• The Pharoah
• Vizier
• Slaves
• Priests

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Which conintent is Egypt located on?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• North America

What innovation helped Egyptians know when to irrigate and when to prepare for floods?

• plow

• chariot

• calendar

• sail boat

How did the Nile River benefit Egyptians? (select all that apply)

• fresh drinking water

• floods destroyed homes and crops

• floods provided silt

• papyrus grew near the river

• a waterway for transportation