6th Grade Ancient History Unit 3 Vocabulary

What is the term for the following definition: 'Large sea connecting Europe, Africa, and Asia.'

• Mediterranean Sea

• Baltic Sea

• Caribbean Sea

• Red Sea

What is the term for the following definition: 'Triangular area where Nile River meets Mediterranean.'

• Nile Delta

• Sahara Desert

• Sinai Peninsula

• Red Sea

What is the term for the following definition: 'Artificial application of water to crops.'

• Irrigation

• Photosynthesis

• Transpiration

• Fertilization

What is the term for the following definition: 'Ancient Egyptian ruler considered a god.'

• Pharaoh

• Samurai

• Emperor

• Sultan

What is the term for the following definition: 'Writing system using symbols in ancient Egypt.'

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Alphabet

• Calligraphy

What is the term for the following definition: 'Process of preserving bodies for the afterlife.'

• Mummification

• Cremation

• Embalming

• Incantation

What is the term for the following definition: 'Spread of cultural beliefs and social activities.'

• Cultural diffusion

• Cultural assimilation

• Cultural isolation

• Cultural appropriation

What is the term for the following definition: 'First female pharaoh of ancient Egypt.'

• Queen Hatshepsut

• Cleopatra

• Nefertiti

• Sobekneferu

What is the term for the following definition: 'Monumental tombs built for pharaohs in Egypt.'

• Pyramids

• Obelisks

• Sphinxes

• Ziggurats

What is the term for the following definition: 'Region south of Egypt, rich in resources.'

• Nubia

• Mesopotamia

• Carthage

• Phoenicia