Egyptian Vocabulary Quiz

What is a cataract in the context of ancient Egypt?

• A type of pyramid

• A group of rocky rapids

• A preserved body

• A government official

What is the term for a flat plain formed on the seabed where a river deposits material over many years?

• Papyrus

• Delta

• Dynasty

• Sculpture

Who was considered both a god and a political leader in ancient Egypt?

• Artisan

• Pharaoh

• Bureaucrat

• Mummy

What is papyrus?

• A burial tomb

• A preserved body

• A paper-like material made from reeds

• A type of government

Which term refers to a series of rulers from the same family?

• Dynasty

• Bureaucracy

• Hieroglyphics

• Anatomy

What is the name for the system of many government officials who carry out government rules and regulations?

• Pyramid

• Bureaucracy

• Artisan

• Sculpture

Which of the following best describes an artisan in ancient Egypt?

• A king

• A skilled worker who practices a trade or handicraft

• A preserved body

• A river

What is a mummy?

• A type of sculpture

• A preserved body

• A government official

• A river delta

Hieroglyphics are:

• Burial tombs

• Symbols that stand for words, ideas, or sounds

• Government officials

• Types of reeds

How did the Nile River’s delta impact the development of ancient Egyptian civilization?

• It provided a natural barrier against invaders

• It created fertile land for agriculture

• It was used for building pyramids

• It was a source of gold