Ancient Egypt studies guide Flashcards
A reed plant used for making paper
A reed plant for making paper
Papyrus
A coffin in which a person was laid to rest
Sarcophagus
A fertile area near the mouth of a river
Delta
A person who studies artifacts from the past
Archaeologist
A series of rulers from a single family line
Dynasty
A form of written language that uses picture and sound symbols to convey a message
Hieroglyphics
A type of government run by a religious leader
Pharaoh
A structure used as tombs for pharaohs and the royal family
Pyramid
Why was the flooding of the Nile so good for farming?
The flood gave them fertile soil.
What rights did women have in ancient Egypt?
They could get a divorce, sell property, and have
Jobs outside home.
From whom did the Egyptians get their purple dye?
From trade
Which kingdom of Egypt was known as The Golden Age?
The middle kingdom
The Nile River Valley was surrounded by what?
It was surrounded by fertile land
Who had the Great Pyramid of Giza built?
Pharaoh Khufu
Which direction does the Nile River flow?
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