Chapter 15: 3.1 - 3.3 ANCIENT EGYPT

What is a floodplain?

• A high mountain range

• A low-lying land next to rivers, formed by sediment left by flooding

• A desert area with no water

• A dense forest region

What is hydroelectric power?

• Energy from burning coal

• Energy from the sun

• A source of energy that uses flowing water to produce electricity

• Energy from wind turbines

What are hieroglyphics?

• A modern alphabet

• An ancient system of writing that uses pictures and symbols

• A type of musical notation

• A form of digital code

What is a dynasty?

• A single ruler

• A series of rulers from the same family

• A group of soldiers

• A type of government building

What is a pyramid?

• A modern skyscraper

• A stone monument built as a tomb in ancient Egypt

• A type of ancient ship

• A large open field

Who was a pharaoh?

• A farmer in ancient Egypt

• A king in ancient Egypt

• A merchant in ancient Egypt

• A priest in ancient Egypt

What is a deity?

• A type of animal

• A god or goddess

• A type of plant

• A type of rock

What is papyrus?

• A type of metal

• A paper-like material invented in ancient Egypt

• A kind of fruit

• A type of cloth

What is a tomb?

• A place to store food

• A burial place

• A type of ancient weapon

• A place for public gatherings

What is a sarcophagus?

• A type of ancient weapon

• A coffin

• A musical instrument

• A type of clothing