Egypt Vocabulary
Section 1
Cataracts
White water rapids
Delta
River branches
Menes
The founder of unified egypt
Pharaoh
The ruler of Egypt at the time
Dynasty
Series of rulers from a common origin
Section 2
Old Kingdom
A period of time within Ancient Egypt
Khufu
A king of Ancient Egypt
Nobles
They were related to the pharaoh, priests, scribes, doctors, lawyers, or important military personnel.
Afterlife
After you die people believed that you would have another life
Mummies
The pharaoh would be wrapped up in cloth when they died
Elite
People of wealth or power
Pyramids
Buildings made of sand and brick
Engineering
Architectural design