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Egypt Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| cataracts | strong rapids |
| delta | triangular-shaped area of land made by soil from the river |
| pharaoh | title used by rulers of each; means "great house" |
| dynasty | a series of rulers from the same family |
| pyramid | a huge, stone tomb in a 3-D triangular shape |
| engineering | using knowledge from science for practical purposes |
| mummies | specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth |
| elite | people of wealth and power; nobles |
| nobles | people from rich and powerful families |
| afterlife | life after death |