Vocabulary - Ancient Egypt

What is a shaduf?

•  an ancient tool used to lift water for irrigation
  

• a type of Egyptian jewelry

• a religious ceremony

• a military weapon

What does the term "embalm" mean?

• to build pyramids

•  to preserve a dead body

• to write in hieroglyphics

• to rule over people

 A dynasty refers to:

• a type of ancient boat
  
  

• a religious temple

• a line of rulers from the same family

• a farming technique

What is a delta?

• a mathematical equation
  
  

• a military formation

• a trading system

• a triangular area where a river meets the sea

 The term "gilded" means:

• to trade goods
  
  

• to make predictions

• to cover with gold

• to build structures

 Astronomy is the study of:

• ancient writing
  

  
  

• weather patterns

• stars, planets, and space

• river systems

What does "barter" mean?

• to trade goods without using money
  

  
  

• to build temples

• to study the stars

• to preserve food

 Hierarchy refers to:

• a type of building
  

  
  

• a system of ranking people or things

• a farming method

• a religious belief

The term "reign" means to:

• study the stars
  

  
  

• build monuments

• rule as a leader

• preserve bodies

 Stability means:

• a state of being balanced and steady

  
  

• a type of government

• a religious practice

• a trading system