Unit 2.1 Vocabulary Flashcards
Bureaucracy
A large, complex organization that functions under a given set of rules and conditions.
Cataract
Whitewater rapids, shallow parts of the Nile River where there are many small boulders and stones.
Commandment
A divine rule, a rule that is strictly observed.
Delta
A wetland that forms as rivers empty their water and sediment into another body of water.
Distribute
Give shares of; deal out.
Dynasty
A family or group that rules for several generations.
Embalm
The process of preserving a dead body so that it does not decay.
Envoy
A messenger or representative on a diplomatic mission.
Exodus
The escape of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery to freedom.
Floodplain
An area of low-lying ground near a river.
Hieroglyphs
An early form of writing based on symbols.
Hymn
A religious song or poem.
Incense
A gum, spice, or other substance that is burned for the sweet smell it produces.
Manual Labor
Physical work done by humans.
Papyrus
A material prepared in ancient Egypt from the stem of a water plant, made into sheets then used for writing or painting and also for making rope, sandals, and boats.
