Ancient Egypt Flashcardziz

Front

A/An _________________ is a series of rulers from the same family.

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dynasty

Front

_____________ are pictures and symbols that stand for ideas.

Back

Hieroglyphs

Front

An early form of paper made from a reed plant is called ________________.

Back

papyrus

Front

A/An _____________ is a huge building with four sloping triangular walls.

Back

pyramid

Front

_____________ is the site of the Great Pyramid.

Back

Giza

Front

A dead body preserved in lifelike condition is called a ____________.

Back

mummy

Front

TRUE OR FALSE: In Egyptian Times, the wealthier a person was, the more decorative and elaborate their coffin would be.

Back

True

Front

TRUE OR FALSE: The Nile River is 2.500 miles long, making it the world's second longest river

Back

False

Front

TRUE OR FALSE: The east side of the Nile River was thought to be the land of the dead.

Back

False

Front

TRUE OR FALSE: Pharaohs are considered gods and had great tombs built for them when they passed away.

Back

TRUE