chapter two Flashcards
Who was the first king of Egypt?
The king of Egypt was Menes
Why doesn’t Egypt need a lot of rain?
Egypt doesn’t need rain because the Nile runs through the country.
What acres twice a year to make it so the Egyptians don’t need rain?
Twice a year the Nile floods amd floods the land.
What did the Egyptians warships like a god?
The Nile river.
What does toil mean?
Work extremely hard or incessantly.
What does decreed mean?
Order (something) by decree.
What is a cathedral?
The principal church of a diocese, with which the bishop is officially associated.
What does cambering mean?
climb, move, or get in or out of something in an awkward and laborious way, typically using both hands and feet.
What does overseer mean?
A person who supervises others, especially workers.
What does immense mean?
Extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree.
Who is a consort?
A wife, husband, or companion, in particular the spouse of a reigning monarch.
What is are obelisks?
A stone pillar, typically having a square or rectangular cross section and a pyramidal top, set up as a monument or landmark.
What is a dwelling?
A house, apartment, or other place of residence.
What does vivid mean?
Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.
What does threshed mean?
Separate grain from (a plant), typically with a flail or by the action of a revolving mechanism.
