Egypt

Question 1

Cataract

Answer 1

Strong rapids

Question 2

Delta

Answer 2

a triangle-shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river

Question 3

Pharaoh

Answer 3

the title used by the rulers of Egypt, “great house”

Question 4

Dynasty

Answer 4

a series of rulers from the same family

Question 5

Nobles

Answer 5

people from rich and powerful families

Question 6

Afterlife

Answer 6

life after death

Question 7

Mummy

Answer 7

specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth

Question 8

Elite

Answer 8

people of wealth and power

Question 9

Pyramid

Answer 9

huge stone tombs with four triangle-shaped walls that met in a point on top

Question 10

Engineering

Answer 10

the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes

Question 11

trade routes

Answer 11

paths followed by traders

Question 12

hieroglyphics

Answer 12

Egyptian writing system

Question 13

papyrus

Answer 13

a long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds

Question 14

sphinx

Answer 14

imaginary creatures with the bodies of lions and the heads of other animals or humans

Question 15

obelisk

Answer 15

a tall, four-sided pillar that is pointed at the top

Question 16

merchant

Answer 16

trader

Question 17

exports

Answer 17

items sent out to regions

Question 18

import

Answer 18

good brought in from other regions

Question 19

trade network

Answer 19

a system of people in different lands who trade goods

Question 20

Rosetta Stone

Answer 20

a stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics