Ancient Egypt Vocabulary

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What is a cataract in the context of a river?

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A large waterfall or rapids

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Define delta as a landform.

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A delta is a flat, low-lying landform created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river.

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An artisan is:

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A skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand.

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The title used for ancient Egyptian rulers is:

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Pharaoh

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A dynasty is best described as:

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A series of rulers from the same family or lineage.

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Bureaucracy is a system of administration characterized by what?

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Hierarchical structure and formal rules

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A mummy is:

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A preserved body, often wrapped in cloth, from ancient times.

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A hieroglyphic writing system is:

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A system using pictorial symbols to represent words or sounds

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Papyrus is primarily used for:

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Writing material

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A pyramid is a structure with a square or triangular base and sloping sides that meet at a point at the top. True or False?

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True