Ancient Egypt Vocabulary

Who were the rulers of ancient Egypt called?

• pharaohs

• sultans

• kings

• emperors

What are the famous structures built as tombs for pharaohs called?

• pyramids

• temples

• obelisks

• sphinxes

Which river was the lifeblood of ancient Egypt?

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Ganges River

• Mississippi River

What is the ancient Egyptian writing system called?

• hieratic script

• cuneiform

• hieroglyphics

• pictographs

What is the process of preserving a dead body called?

• cremation

• mummification

• embalming

• burial

What is the term for the ancient Egyptian kings?

• Pharaoh

• Monarch

• Sultan

• Emperor

What is the largest pyramid in Egypt called?

• Great Pyramid of Giza

• Pyramid of Djoser

• Pyramid of Menkaure

• Pyramid of Khafre

Which river flows through Egypt?

• Amazon River

• Mississippi River

• Ganges River

• Nile River

What are the symbols used in ancient Egyptian writing called?

• hieroglyphs

• pictograms

• glyphs

• logograms

What is the purpose of mummification?

• To prevent decomposition.

• To honor the deceased.

• To study ancient civilizations.

• To preserve the body for the afterlife.