Ancient Egypt Vocabulary/Geography Quiz

What impact did the cataracts have on the civilizations near the Nile River?

Artificially preserving the bodies before burial, usually by drying or embalming the flesh

Ancient Egyptians benefited by living near the Nile River. Which benefit of living by a river is depicted in this mural?

A system of government in which a country is ruled by religious leaders

What is a delta?

The Egyptians called their land the 'black land' and the 'red land.' Which statement best describes the 'black land?'

A series of rulers from the same family

Ancient Egyptians benefited by living near the Nile River. Which benefit of living by a river is depicted in this mural?

Ancient Egyptians benefited by living near the Nile River. Which benefit of living by a river is depicted in this mural?

Ancient Egyptians benefited by living near the Nile River. Which benefit of living by a river is depicted in this mural?

Egyptians writing: pictures and other written symbols that stand for ideas, things, or sounds

Fine soil found on river bottoms

Ancient Egyptians benefited by living near the Nile River. Which benefit of living by a river is depicted in this mural?

An early form of paper made from a reed plant found in the marshy areas of the Nile delta

A king or queen of ancient Egypt

The Egyptians called their land the 'black land' and the 'red land.' Which statement best describes the 'red land?'

A grave or place of burial in Ancient Egypt

What impact did the desert have on the civilizations near the Nile River?