click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Unit 2 Ch 4 Sec 1-2
Egypt Sec 1-2
Term | Definition |
---|---|
cataracts | a rocky outcrop that forms rapids along a river |
delta | a triangle-shaped area of land made of soil deposited at the mouth of a river |
pharaoh | the title used by the rulers of Egypt |
dynasty | a series of rulers from the same family |
Old Kingdom | a period in Egyptian history that lasted from about 2700 BC to 2200BC |
nobles | people from rich and powerful families |
afterlife | a life after death |
embalming | the process of preserving a body after death |
mummies | specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth |
elite | people of wealth or power |
pyramids | huge stone tombs with four triangle-shaped sides that meet at the top |
engineering | the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes |