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Ancient Egypt
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| silt | rich fertile soil |
| isolate | to keep separate from others |
| Nile Delta | a triangular formation of land in which water mixes with land |
| cataracts | rock filled rapids |
| lower Egypt | the northern part of Egypt |
| Upper Egypt | the southern part of Egypt |
| Theocracy | when the ruler is both a religious leader and political leader |
| Pharaoh | considered a god on Earth; means "Great House" |
| Bureaucrats | Government official who carries out the orders of the pharaoh |
| Hierolglyphics | Egyptian writing system based on pictures |