vocabulary
cataract
wild rapids formed by narrow cliffs and boulders
Egypt
what two kingdoms did king Narmer unify?
upper Egypt and lower Egypt
what shape did the Egyptian social class make?
a pyramid
who was the head of the family in ancient egypt
the father
delta
area of fertile soil
where does the nile river end
the meditteranean sea
who were the earliest rulers of of ancient egypt
village chiefs
what class was at the top of this pyramid
the king and his family
what right did women have in ancient egypt
they could own and pass on property, buy and sell goods, make wills, and obtain divorces.
papyrus
plant reed used to make sandals, baskets, and river rafts
what was the nile river used for
bathing, drinking, farming, and cleaning
where did king Narmer rule from
Memphis
what three types of people made up Egypts upper class
priests, army commanders, and nobles.
what were upper-class women in charge of in ancient egypt
they were in charge of temples and could perform religious ceremonies
dynasty
a group of rulers from the same family
what are the names of the two rivers where the nil begins
blue nile, white nile
what did king narmer wear to symbolize the kingdoms unity
a double crown
which people made up Egypts middle class
scribes, traders, and artisans
what did mothers teach their daughters
to sew, cook, and run a household.
hieroglyphics
a complex writing system that used picture and and sound symbols
what is the name of the desert that is located west of the nile river
sahara desert
how many dynasties ruled ancient egypt
31 dynasties
which people made up Egypts lower class
unskilled workers and farmers
what did boys in ancient egypt learn
to farm and skilled trades from their fathers.