| A | B |
|---|
| Mediterranean Sea | the closest ocean to Egypt |
| pyramids | houses for the dead |
| hieroglyphics | a system of writing |
| polytheism | a nation believing in many gods |
| Nile River | the floods coming from this were considered a blessing |
| Cairo | major city and capital of Egypt |
| natural resources | gold , red granite and petroleum |
| climate | hot season from May to Sept. |
| Alexandria | principal port |
| Arabic | national and official language of Egypt |
| Ancient Egypt | agriculture was the main way of life |
| Currency | Egyptian pound |
| French and English | second languages |
| Modern Egypt | oil is major part of economy |
| Products for Trade | Petroleum products, textiles, vegetables and fruit, and aluminum products |
| Transportation | use of irrigation canals in the Nile delta |
| Arab Socialist State | Government |
| Islamic | official religion |
| Ancient leader | Pharoh |
| Supreme Constitutional Court | highest judicial body |
