Egypt Review
abundant a – bun – dant (adjective) Kid friendly definition – plentiful; more than enough Sentence stem – The forest had …
artifacts ar –ti – facts (noun) Kid friendly definition – human made objects, especially tools or weapons Sentence stem – Scientists study …
decrees de – crees (noun) Kid friendly definition –an official order or law Sentence stem – The king sent out a …
eternity e – ter – ni – ty (noun) Kid friendly definition – the endless period after death Sentence stem – The song told of …
immortal im – mor – tal (adjective) Kid friendly definition – living forever; never dying Sentence stem – - Humans have an …
receded re – ced – ed (verb) Kid friendly definition – moved back Sentence stem – - The old man’s hairline had…
reigned reign – ed (verb) Kid friendly definition – ruled Sentence stem – Queen Elizabeth has ….
More Words to Know Many English words are derived from Greek and Latin roots. If you recognize the meaning of a word’s root, you can often figure out its meaning. For example, the word thermometer comes from the Greek root therm, meaning “heat.” The word thermometer is an instrument for measuring temperature.
pharaoh A title of an ancient Egyptian king
hieroglyphics A form of writing using picture symbols.
papyrus A water plant used as a material to write on.
pyramid Structure with four sloping triangular sides used as a tomb.
sarcophagus A stone coffin.
decipher To determine the meaning of.
Comprehension Skill Graphic sources such as maps, charts, diagrams, pictures, and schedules give information visually.
Look Back and Write How long did Egypt exist under the thirty-one dynasties? Why is the length of time important? Look on page 304 for help, and review the sections that describe different dynasties. As you write your answer, provide evidence from the selection.