Ancient Egypt Vocabulary Quiz

What is the definition of desertification?

• The construction of pyramids

• The process of mummification

• The transformation of fertile land into desert

• The development of hieroglyphics

What is a delta?

• A burial place for the dead

• A triangle-shaped landform at the mouth of a river

• A type of ancient Egyptian ruler

• A preserved body ready to be placed in its tomb

What is a cataract?

• A waterfall or fast-flowing water over rocks

• A type of ancient Egyptian writing

• A large stone pillar used as a monument

• A paperlike material made from the papyrus plant

What does the term 'pharaoh' mean?

• A preserved body ready to be placed in its tomb

• A large stone pillar used as a monument

• A triangle-shaped landform at the mouth of a river

• A type of ancient Egyptian ruler

What are hieroglyphics?

• A triangle-shaped landform at the mouth of a river

• A preserved body ready to be placed in its tomb

• A type of ancient Egyptian ruler

• A type of ancient Egyptian writing

What are edicts?

• A triangle-shaped landform at the mouth of a river

• Commands

• A preserved body ready to be placed in its tomb

• A type of ancient Egyptian ruler

What is papyrus?

• A type of ancient Egyptian ruler

• A triangle-shaped landform at the mouth of a river

• A preserved body ready to be placed in its tomb

• A paperlike material made from the papyrus plant

What is a pyramid?

• A waterfall or fast-flowing water over rocks

• A burial place for the dead

• A type of ancient Egyptian writing

• A triangle-shaped landform at the mouth of a river

What is an obelisk?

• A type of ancient Egyptian ruler

• A large stone pillar used as a monument

• A preserved body ready to be placed in its tomb

• A triangle-shaped landform at the mouth of a river

What is a sarcophagus?

• A triangle-shaped landform at the mouth of a river

• A preserved body ready to be placed in its tomb

• A large stone pillar used as a monument

• A type of ancient Egyptian writing