Egypt Flashcards
Treacherous rapids of the Nile River that are formed by cliffs and boulders
cataracts
Fan-shaped area of fertile soil found at the mouth of a river (where the river flows into the ocean)
delta
Fertile, black river mud known as Kemet, or “the Black Land”
silt
What the Egyptians referred to deserts as, because of the deserts’ burning heat
“Red Land”
A bucket attached to a long pole that is used to lift water from the Nile to the basins
shadoof
The practice of one person owning another
slavery
A reed plant that grew along the Nile that was used to make baskets, sandals, and river rafts
papyrus
System of writing made up of thousands of picture symbols developed by the ancient Egyptians
hieroglyphics
Line of rulers from the same family
dynasty
All-powerful king in ancient Egypt
pharaohs
A group of people who go on a trip or follow a trade route for a specific purpose
expedition
Organized way in which people produce, sell, and buy goods and services
economy
Process developed by the ancient Egyptians of preserving a person’s body after death
embalming
Payment made by one group or nation to another to show obedience or to obtain peace and protection
tribute
Huge stone structure built by the ancient Egyptians to serve as a tomb
pyramid
A body that has been embalmed and wrapped in linen
mummy
Joining of the upper and lower kingdoms of Egypt
unification
