Vocabulary Test- Dynasties of Egypt

peasant means

• a person who lives in the city

• farmer

• somebody who governs people

A dynasty is...

• rulers from the same family

• governors who had a lot of cattle

• a castle

Hieroglyphics are...

• secret codes from Egypt

• a system of writing

• a collection of papers

Papyrus was a place where Egyptians built pyramids.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The word ¨edict¨ means

• a rule that was set by the viziers

• books from the pharaohs

• Commands from the pharaohs

A pyramid is considered:

• a church from Egyptians

• a burial place for the dead

• a building to watch the stars

The word ¨mummy¨means...

• preserved body

• strong tomb for farmers

• a monster that appeared at night

• a movie on TV

The word PHARAOH means...

• intelligent ruler

• great house

• king of kings