Ancient Egypt Vocabulary

Question 1

Patriarchy

Answer 1

System of government where men hold power

Question 2

Bureaucracy

Answer 2

System of government most important decisions are made by state officials

Question 3

Ziggurat

Answer 3

A rectangular tower sometimes surmounted by a temple.

Question 4

Dowry

Answer 4

Property, money brought by a bride to her marriage

Question 5

Sarcophagus

Answer 5

A decorated coffin

Question 6

Polytheism

Answer 6

To believe/worship multiple gods

Question 7

Canopic Jar

Answer 7

An urn to store organs from an embalmed body

Question 8

Cuneiform

Answer 8

Characters used in ancient writing

Question 9

Monarchy

Answer 9

Form of government with a monarch

Question 10

Artisan

Answer 10

A skilled worker using hands

Question 11

Pharaoh

Answer 11

A high born ruler in Egypt

Question 12

Papyrus

Answer 12

Materiel found in a water plant used in sheets. Used for writing, painting and building materials.

Question 13

Hieroglyphics

Answer 13

Writings with symbols

Question 14

Pyramid

Answer 14

A structure where Egyptians are buried

Question 15

Mummification

Answer 15

A process in how you preserve a body

Question 16

Reincarnation

Answer 16

Rebirth of the soul in a new body

Question 17

Pantheon

Answer 17

A temple dedicated to gods