U4 | Individual Vocabulary Review

What are Cataracts from Egypt?

• Cataracts refer to the ancient Egyptian writing system.
• Cataracts are rapids or waterfalls on the Nile River in Egypt.
• Cataracts are a type of ancient Egyptian pottery.
• Cataracts are a species of fish found in the Nile River.

What is a delta?

• A delta is a style of painting use during the Old Kingdom.

• A delta is a landform at the mouth of a river.

• A delta is a unit of measurement for temperature.
• A delta is a type of fish found commonly in the Nile River.

What is a Pharaoh?

• A Pharaoh is a type of ancient Egyptian artifact.
• A Pharaoh is an ancient Egyptian ruler.
• A Pharaoh is a mythical creature in Egyptian mythology.
• A Pharaoh is a title for Egyptian priests.

What is a dynasty?

• A dynasty is a series of rulers from the same family.
• A dynasty is a group of unrelated leaders.
• A dynasty is a period of time without rulers.
• A dynasty is a type of government.

What were nobles in Ancient Egypt?

• Nobles were farmers who worked the land for the Pharaoh.
• Nobles were primarily merchants who traded goods across the Nile.
• Nobles were the upper class in Ancient Egypt, holding power, land, and administrative roles.
• Nobles were the lowest class in Ancient Egypt, with no power.

For Ancient Egyptian religion, what was the afterlife?

• A continuation of life in paradise after judgment.
• A place of eternal darkness and despair.
• A temporary resting place before reincarnation.
• A realm where only the wealthy could enter.

What is a mummy?

• A mummy is a living person who has undergone a special diet.
• A mummy is a mythical creature that comes to life at night.
• A mummy is a preserved body, often from ancient Egypt, treated to prevent decay.
• A mummy is a type of ancient Egyptian artifact used for decoration.

What was the elite in Ancient Egypt?

• Pharaoh, nobles, priests, and high officials.

• Artists, craftsmen, and traders.

• Merchants, guild masters, and scribes.

• Farmers and laborers

What is a pyramid from Ancient Egypt?

• A monumental tomb structure built for pharaohs.
• A type of ancient Egyptian currency.
• A large agricultural field used for farming.
• A religious festival celebrated by the Egyptians.

What does engineering mean?

• Engineering is the study of historical artifacts.
• Engineering is a form of art without any scientific basis.
• Engineering is solely about building structures.
• Engineering is the application of science and mathematics to solve problems.