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Acncient Egypt

Vocab & FactsDefinition/facts
cataracts strong rapids
delta a triangle -shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river
pharaoh the title by the ruler of Egypt
dynasty a series of ruler from the same family
old kingdom a period in Egyptian history that lasted from about 2700BC to 2200BC
nobles people fro rich and powerful families
mummies specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth
pyramids huge stone tombs with four triangle shaped walls that met in a point on top
middle kingdom a period of order and stability that lasted until 1750BC
new kingdom the period during which Egypt reached the height of its power and glory
hieroglyphics Egyptian writing system
papyrus A long - lasting , paper like materiel made from reeds
Rosetta a stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics
sphinxes imaginary creature with the bodies of lions and heads of other animals or human
theory a government that recognizes God or god as the ultimate authority
obelisk a tall four - sided pillar that is painted on top
why did Egyptians mummify their bodies to save there body and persevere them for after life
what continent is Egypt located on Africa
how many feet high is the great pyramid 480ft
how many limestone blocks are in the great pyramid 2,300,000 limestone
Describe what the sphinx looks like. a metamorphic mythical figure that looks like lion with a humen head
Pharaohs were not only the rulers of Egypt they were also considered what god king, of a united Egypt
how many different language s were found on the Rosetta Stone there were three languages
what SEA does the Nile empty (flow) in to Mediterranean sea
what occurred between "upper Egypt" and "Lower Egypt"? How does it relate to the flow of the Nile River? Nile River divided into two separate countries with their own kings. 3150 BC they were united as one, by king Menes
The old kingdom 2890BC Egypts 1st dynasty under king menes united and Egypt for about 4 centries im about 2700 BC the 3rd dynasty roseta power its rule began the old kingdom. built famous pyrimids. period of property political strength and culture achievements
the middle kingdom conquered Nubia. art and literature flourished. mentuhotep 2 defeated rivals united Egypt . period of order and stability. internal conflicts and ttyksos inviasion midd- 1500bc ahose units Egypt.
the New Kingdom A time of expansionist. ruler more powerful and effective. hatshepsut- husband died, objections to her rule, stepson given throne. ramses fought hyksas build monumets
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