Ancient Egypt Vocabulary

A river valley is:

• a low area between hills or mountains, typically with a river running through it

• a high mountain peak

• a flat desert area

• a large urban city

What is a kingdom?

• A type of government ruled by a king or queen

• A large city with many inhabitants

• A small village with a local council

• A type of animal species

Papyrus is a type of what?

• Plant

• Animal

• Mineral

• Synthetic material

Topography is the study of what?

• The study of weather patterns

• The study of Earth's surface features

• The study of ocean currents

• The study of animal behavior

A dynasty is:

• A form of government where power is held by a single individual

• A series of rulers from the same family or lineage

• A political system based on democratic principles

• A temporary alliance between different states

Hieroglyphics are:

• a type of ancient Egyptian writing system using symbols and pictures

• a modern form of digital communication

• a type of musical notation

• a form of ancient Greek literature

What does it mean to conquer?

• To defeat and take control of a place or people

• To negotiate and reach an agreement

• To explore and discover new lands

• To build and develop infrastructure

A famine is:

• A period of economic prosperity

• A severe shortage of food

• An abundance of natural resources

• A type of natural disaster involving water

Prosperity is defined as:

• A state of wealth and success

• A period of economic decline

• A feeling of dissatisfaction

• A type of government system

A pharaoh is:

• A ruler in ancient Egypt

• A type of ancient Egyptian monument

• A religious figure in ancient Greece

• A mythical creature in Roman mythology