Ancient Egypt and Kush
By Melody and Joey
Architecture
The science of building.
Chariot
A wheeled, horse-drawn cart used in a battle.
Cuneiform
The world's first system of writing.
Delta
A triangle-shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river.
Dynasty
A series of rulers from the same family.
Elite
People of wealth and power.
Engineering
The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.
Exports
Items sent to other regions for trade.
Hieroglyphics
The ancient Egyptian writing system that used picture symbols.
Imports
Goods brought in from other regions.
Merchants
Merchants are traders.
Monarch
A ruler of a kingdom or empire
Nobles
People from rich and powerful families.
Obelisk
A tail, pointed, four-sided pillar in ancient Egypt.
Papyrus
A long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds that the ancient Egyptians used to write on.
Pharaoh
The title used by the rulers of Egypt; means "great house".
Scribe
A scribe is a writer.
Sphinxes
And imaginary creature with a human head and the body of a lion often shown on Egyptian statues.