Topic 3 lesson 2, [pages 109-113], Achievements of Egyptian civilization"
What is a pyramid?
A pyramid is a structure with triangular sides.
What does "survive" mean?
To survive is to lat, or continue to live.
Who is a pharaoh?
A pharaoh is a king of ancient Egypt.
What does "construct" mean?
To construct is to build, or put together.
What does "rely" mean?
Rely is to depend, or to trust.
What is a sculpture?
A sculpture is a statue or other free-standing piece of art made of clay, stone, or other materials.
Who are artisans?
An artisan is a skilled worker who practices handicraft.
What is a mummy?
A mummy is a body that has been preserved so it will not decompose.
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What is ebony?
Ebony is black wood from West Africa.
What are hieroglyphics?
A hieroglyphic is a symbol that stands for a word, idea, or sound.
What does "generate" mean?
To generate is on the whole, or as a rule.
What does "environmental" mean?
Environmental is having to do with natural surroundings.
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What is interdependence?
Interdependence is dependance by each country or group on the other.
What is anatomy?
Anatomy is the study of the structure of the body and its organs.
What is ivory?
Ivory is a hard, white substance from the tusk of an animal such as a elephant.
What is a dynasty?
A dynasty is a series of rulers from the same family.
What is Meroitic script?
Meroitic script is one of the worlds first alphabets, invented in ancient Nubia.
What is commerce?
Commerce is the buying and selling of goods and services.
What is papyrus?
A writing surface similar to paper named after the papyrus reed that grew along the Nile River in Egypt.
What is cataract?
A cataract is a group of rocky rapids.
What is a bureaucracy?
A bureaucracy is a system of many government officials who carry out government rules and regulations.
What is a delta?
A delta is a flat plain formed on the seabed where a river deposits materials for many years.
What is ivory?
Ivory is a hard, white substance from the tusk of an animal such as a elephant.