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Ancient Egypt
vocab and facts
definitions | answers |
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cataract | strong rapids |
delta | a triangle shaped area of land made of soil deposited by rivers |
pharaoh | the title used by rulers of egypt |
dynasty | a series of rulers from the same family |
old kingdom | a period of Egyptian history that lasted from about 2700-2200 B.C. |
nobles | people from rich and powerful families |
mummies | specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth |
pyramid | huge stone tombs with four triangle shaped walls that met in a point at the top |
middle kingdom | a period of order and stability that lasted until 1750 B.C |
new kingdom | the point during which Egypt reached the height of it' power and glory |
hieroglyphics | the Egyptian writing system |
papyrus | a long lasting, paper like material made from reeds |
Rosetta Stone | a stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics |
sphinxes | Imaginary creatures with lion bodies and human or other animal heads |
obelisk | a tall four sided pillar that is pointed on top |
theocracy | A government that recognizes God or a god as the ultimate authority |