Egypt Vocab Rulers

A synonym for the word prosperity is:

• poverty
• failure
• wealth
• decline

An empire is:

• A small community governed by a single leader.
• A type of economic system based on trade.
• A large political structure that controls multiple territories and peoples.
• A military alliance between neighboring countries.

A synonym for exotic is:

• unusual or rare

• boring

• strange

• ordinary

A synonym for plunder is:

• to fill up

• give back

• rob

• gather

An antonym of the word flourish is:

• excel

• weaken

• thrive
• grow

"Hatshepsut played a smart political game and won enough support to be crowned sole king."

What do you think the phrase "played a smart political game" means?

• Hatshepsut used military strength to gain power.

• Hatshepsut used strategic tactics to gain political support.
• Hatshepsut ignored political alliances and ruled alone.
• Hatshepsut was crowned king by the people voting

"Hatshepsut played a smart political game and won enough support to be crowned sole king."

What do you think the word "sole" means?

• only

• powerful

• lonely

• fake

What is the antonym of abundant?

• many

• strong

• scarce
• plentiful

What does "luxury" mean?

• Basic necessities needed for survival, like food and water

• Luxury means a state of great comfort or elegance, often involving expensive items or experiences.

"The wealth generated through these expeditions stimulated Egypt's economy and funded great building projects."

Which sentence below has the same meaning?

• The riches from these journeys improved Egypt's economy and they used the money to build things.

• The income from these journeys had no impact on Egypt's economy.

• The profits from these travels weakened Egypt's economy and stopped major construction.
• The wealth from these expeditions harmed Egypt's economy and led to fewer building projects.