Vocab 1
A fertile, often fan-shaped area where the Nile meets the sea.
delta
The title for a leader of ancient Egypt.
Pharoah
what was central to the civilization that developed in Egypt?
Nile River
This is the ancient Egyptian written language that used picture and sound symbols.
hieroglyphics
The process used to preserve a deceased person for the afterlife.
embalm
Where Egyptian can grow crops and plant.
This reed plant was used for making paper in ancient Egypt.
Papyrus
This large structure was used as a tomb for deceased pharaohs and royal family members.
pyramid
What was the red land?
Dry Desert
A series of rulers from a single family line, lasting several generations.
dynasty
A coffin in which a person was laid to rest after preservation.
sarcophagus
an area where a river fans out into various branches as it flows into a body of water
This type of government is run by a religious leader.
theocracy
A person who studies artifacts from the past.
archaeologist
what does cataracts mean?
a rock formation that creates churning rapids