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WH Vocab
Chapter 2 Section 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cataract | Waterfall |
| Delta | A triangular area of marshland formed by deposits of silt at the mouth of some rivers |
| Dynasty | Ruling family |
| Pharaoh | Egyptian King |
| Buraeucracy | A system of government that includes different job functions and levels of authority |
| Vizier | Cheif Minister |
| Hatshepsut | Egypt's first female ruler |
| Thutmose III | Hatshepsut's stepson. Took over as Pharaoh once he reached adulthood. Great military leader. |
| Ramses II | Pharoah of the New Kingdom for 66 years. Boasted many quests on numerous temples and monuments. |