Egyptian Vocabulary Review

Papyrus

• A type of fish found in the Nile.

• A reed that grew along the Nile that had many uses. The most important use was for making paper.

• A type of ancient Egyptian pottery.

• A musical instrument used in ancient Egypt.

Delta

• The end of a river as the flow leaves its mouth and enters a slower moving water such as a sea, lake or ocean

• A type of landform created by the erosion of rocks

• A measurement of the angle of a river's flow

• A specific type of fish found in river mouths

Tomb

• An ancient Egyptian place for a dead body to live during the afterlife.

• A burial site for animals in ancient Egypt.

• A structure used for storing food in ancient Egypt.

• A ceremonial site for worship in ancient Egypt.

Cataracts

• Waterfalls and rocky rapids found along the Nile River

• A type of eye condition that affects vision

• A geological formation of cliffs and valleys

• A type of tropical rainforest ecosystem

Dynasty

• A line of rulers from the same family where the children inherit power from the parents.

• A temporary leadership position held by elected officials.

• A group of leaders from different families who share power equally.

• A system of governance where power is held by a single individual without hereditary succession.

Red Land

• The hot and dry sand of the Sahara desert where nothing would grow

• A lush green valley with abundant vegetation

• A cold and snowy region with frequent blizzards

• A tropical rainforest teeming with wildlife

Hieroglyphics

• Ancient Greek system of writing using letters.

• Egyptian system of writing that combined picture symbols with sound symbols.

• Chinese system of writing using ideograms.

• Mesopotamian system of writing using cuneiform symbols.

Peasant

• A lower class person, usually a farmer

• A wealthy landowner

• A skilled artisan or craftsman

• A member of the nobility

Pyramid

• A large tomb built with a large square base and four triangle sides.

• A type of ancient Greek temple with a circular base.

• A structure used for storing grain in ancient civilizations.

• A large fortress built to protect against invasions.

Pharaoh

• A ruler in ancient Egypt that was similar to a king.

• A type of ancient Egyptian pyramid.

• A famous Egyptian queen known for her beauty.

• A military leader in ancient Rome.