Ancient Egypt Flash Cards
Nile River
The river in which early kingdoms in Egypt were centered around.
Delta
A low triangular area where a river divides before entering a larger body of water.
Marsh
A wetland typically covered with grasses.
Mediterranean Sea
This body of water separates Europe and Africa.
Dynasty
A powerful family or group of rulers that maintains its position or power for some time.
Irrigation
The process of supplying water to areas of land to make them suitable for growing crops.
Surplus
An amount beyond what is required, excess; more than what is needed or expected.
Papyrus
A long-lasting, paper-lile material made from reeds.
Great Pyramids
Monumental architecture typical of Old Kingdom Egypt; used as burial sites for Pharaohs.
Hieroglyphics
An ancient Egyptian writing system in which pictures were used to represent ideas and sounds.
Obelisk
A tall, pointed, four-sided pillar in ancient Egypt.
Anubis
Egyptian God of mummification
Horus
Egyptian falcon-headed God of the sky.
Pharaoh
A king of ancient Egypt, considered a God as well as a political and military leader.
Scribe
A person who learned to read and write things down.
