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Egypt Test

TermDefinition
cataract fast moving water
delta fan-shaped area of fertile marshland
shadoof bucket attached to a long pole that lifts water into the Nile
papyrus reed plant that grew wild along the Nile
hieroglyphics complex writing system
dynasty line of rulers from one family
theocracy government with the same person is both political leader and the religious leader
pharaoh Egypt ruler; originally meant "great house"
bureaucrats government officials
embalming -the process of treating a body to keep it from decaying
pyramids great stone tomb built for an Egyptian pharaoh
incense a material that produces a pleasant smell when burned
envoy a government representative to another country
True or False: The ruler of ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom period was initially referred to as a king before later being called a pharaoh. True
What was the ancient Egyptian religion primarily focused on? Polytheism
What title did the ruler of ancient Egypt hold during the Old Kingdom period? Pharaoh
How did the Egyptians take advantage of the Nile's yearly spring flooding? They became successful farmers.
What was the Egyptians' belief about the afterlife? Life after death would be better than the present life.
What medical advancements did the ancient Egyptians make based on their knowledge of embalming? They created the first medical books.
How did the Egyptians determine the direction of north during the construction of the pyramids? By observing the stars and studying astronomy.
What advancements did the Egyptians make in mathematics while building the pyramids? They created a system of written numbers and fractions
What were the main occupations of the middle class in ancient Egyptian society? Trading and scribing
True or False: Egyptian children were not expected to respect their parents. False
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