Vocabulary Word Given
delta
area formed by soil deposits that build up as river water slows down
easily movable
portable
Which river is the longest river in the world?
Nile
Which class did nobles, priests, scribes, and government officials fit into?
Upper Class
papyrus
a reed plant cut into strips and pressed together to create a writing surface
a text used by those learning to be scribes
Kemyt
Which of the following was a pharaoh NOT buried with?
Iron tools from factories
Which class did shopkeepers, artisans, and traders fit into?
Middle Class
dynasty
a line of rulers from one family
room filled with columns supporting a roof
hypostyle
Nubia was sometimes called “The Land of the…”?
Bow
What class did farmers and unskilled workers fit into?
Lower Class
incense
a material burned for its pleasant smell
a set of religious beliefs
theology
Which of the following are the three Egyptian kingdoms?
Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, New Kingdom
What is a pharaoh?
an all-powerful ruler in Eygpt
utilitarian
useful rather than decorative
woven cloth
textiles
What was the position of women in ancient Egypt?
Egyptian women could work for money, conduct business, enter into contracts, and own property. Upper-class women could serve as priests.
TRUE OR FALSE: "The Egyptians were fiercely loyal to the pharaoh because they believed a strong ruler unified their kingdom".
TRUE