Ch 7 - Definitions Flashcards

1
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What is a delta?

A

the formation at the mouth of a river caused by build up of silt

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2
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What is a cataract?

A

a bed of rocks in a river bed that gives rise to a waterfall

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3
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What is a famine?

A

a time of serious shortage of food

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4
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What is a pharaoh?

A

the ruler of Egypt

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5
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What is a vizier?

A

the next in importance to the Egyptian king

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6
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What is a shadoof?

A

an irrigation device: a long pole with a bucket tied on the end

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7
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What is a mummy?

A

a preserved body

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8
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What is a pyramid?

A

tombs built for the pharaohs

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9
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What is an obelisk?

A

a tall pointed pillar to honour the sun god

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10
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What was a scribe?

A

the secretary to the ruler

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11
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What is a palette?

A

a box to hold paints

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12
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What is papyrus?

A

paper-like material

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13
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What was a scroll?

A

a long roll of papyrus or paper

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14
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What are hieroglyphics?

A

the Egyptian system of picture writing

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