Egypt Vocab

12 cards·by ttimko

Delta

an area of land shaped like a triangle formed by sediment at the mouth of a river

Dunes

hills of sand formed by wind

Dynasty

series of rulers from the same family in a country

Empire

a collection of nations or people ruled by one person or government

Irrigation

the practice of supplying water to land or crops to promote growth

Islam

the monotheistic faith of Muslims, based on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad

Mosques

places of worship in the Islamic faith

Oases

fertile places in a desert that have water

Pharaohs

titles given to kings in ancient Egypt

Pyramids

large buildings with three or more sides shaped like a triangle

Textile

fabric that is woven or knitted

tourism

the business of providing services for people traveling for pleasure