Ancient Egypt Test Prep

Front

A triangle shaped area of silt near where a river flows into the sea.

Back

delta

Front

A line of rulers from one family.

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dynasty

Front

A reed plant that grew wild along the Nile River. It was used to make rope, sandals, baskets, and eventually paper.

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papyrus

Front

A waterfall or rapids within a river.

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cataract

Front

A bucket attached to a long pole used to transfer river water to storage basins.

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shadoof

Front

A writing system made up of a combination of picture and sound symbols.

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hieroglyphics

Front

A government where the political leader is also the religious leader.

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theocracy

Front

It means "great house" and ruler of ancient Egypt.

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pharaoh

Front

A word that means a government official.

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bureaucrat

Front

A great stone tomb built for an Egyptian pharaoh.

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pyramid