Egyptian Vocabulary
Published on Nov 24, 2015
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EGYPT VOCABULARY
By: Alex James
Cataracts
Wild rapids on the Nile River protecting Egypt from invaders to the south.
Photo by rachidH
Papyrus
A plant that grows in the Nile delta. Used by Egyptians for paper and other purposes.
Photo by Aztlek
Delta
Marsh-like land near the end of a large river. Protected Egyptians from invaders in the Mediterranean Sea.
Photo by ecstaticist
Nile River
The river provided fertile soil, clean water protection and transport for Egyptians.
It Is the longest river in the world.
Photo by eviljohnius
Tribute
Forced payments from a captured country.
Photo by Filter Forge
Hyksos
Civilization below Egypt (about where Ethiopia is today) that adopted many Egyptian ways.
They eventually conquered Egypt.
Photo by Internet Archive Book Images
Pyramid
Large stone buildings made in Ancient Egypt.
The great pyramids and the sphinx are in Giza, Eygpt.
Photo by MrOmega
Hieroglyphics
Writing language in Ancient Egypt. Made up of symbols and pictures.
Photo by Reverend Aviator
