Egypt Vocabulary Quiz

Pharaoh

• An Egyptian god
• A title for ancient Egyptian rulers
• A Greek philosopher
• A Roman emperor

Mummification

• A process used by ancient Egyptians to preserve bodies
• A type of dance popular in ancient Rome
• A method of cooking used in medieval times
• A form of punishment in ancient Greece

Pyramids

• A structure found in Egypt used as a tomb.

• A type of food
• A brand of clothing
• A type of animal

Queen Hatshepsut

• Egyptian Queen best known for improving trade relationships.

• Egyptian ruler best known for his intact tomb.

• Egyptian ruler best known for his military achievements

• A Greek philosopher

King Tutankhamun

• Egyptian Queen best known for establishing new trade relationships.

• Egyptian King best known for his intact tomb.

• Egyptian King best known for his military achievements

• Greek Philosopher

Ramses the Great

• Egyptian Queen best known for trade relationships.

• Egyptian King best known for his intact tomb.

• Egyptian King best known for his military achievements.

• Greek Philosopher

Hieroglyphics

• Ancient Egyptian writing system
• Greek mythology
• Roman architecture
• Chinese philosophy

Papyrus

• A type of paper invented in ancient Egypt

• A type of plant
• An ancient Egyptian god
• A Greek philosopher

Cultural Diffusion

• The process by which culture spreads from group to group or society to society

• A biological process that enables the transfer of traits from one generation to another
• A mathematical method used to solve complex problems
• A geological process that forms new landforms

Shaduf

• A type of ancient Egyptian irrigation tool
• A type of ancient Egyptian weapon
• A type of ancient Egyptian clothing
• A type of ancient Egyptian food