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egypt
Question | Answer |
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cataracts | strong rapids |
Delta | a triangle-shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river. |
pharaoh | the title used by the rulers of egypt. |
dynasty | a series of rulers from the same family. |
old kingdom | a period in egyptian history that lasted from about 2700 BC to 2200 BC. |
nobles | people from rich and powerful families |
mummies | specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth. |
pyramids | huge stone tombs with four triangle shaped walls that meet in a point on top. |
middle kingdom | a period of order and stability. |
new kingdom | the period of time during which egypt reached the height of its power and glory. |
trade routes | paths followed by traders |
hieroglyphics | egyptian writing systom |
papyrus | a long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds |
rosetta stone | a stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics |
sphinxes | imaginary creatures with the bodies of lions and heads of other animals or humans. |
obelisk | a tall, four-sided pillar that is pointed on top |
trade network | a systom of people in diffrent lands who trade goods |
theocracy | a government that recognizes god or a god as the ultimate authority. |