front 1 cataract | back 1 a large waterfall |
front 2 delta | back 2 a landform of sediment where a river flows to an ocean. |
front 3 fertile | back 3 able to produce crops |
front 4 linen | back 4 a fabric from fibers and plant flax |
front 5 irrigation | back 5 supplying water to dry land |
front 6 quarried | back 6 obtaining stone by cutting and digging |
front 7 scribes | back 7 people who are trained to write |
front 8 hieroglyphs | back 8 pictures and written symbols |
front 9 papyrus | back 9 a paper that comes from reed |
front 10 embalm | back 10 prevent decay of a dead body |
front 11 mummy | back 11 a dead body preserved |
front 12 artisans | back 12 a skilled craftsperson |
front 13 polythiesm | back 13 belief in many gods |
front 14 dynasty | back 14 series of rulers from the same family |
front 15 succession | back 15 the order of leadership |
front 16 pharaoh | back 16 a ruler of ancient egypt |
front 17 monuments | back 17 a structure built to honor a person |
front 18 obelisk | back 18 a tall four sided pillar |
front 19 incense | back 19 a pleasent smell when burned |
front 20 empire | back 20 a group of states controlled by one ruler |