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Egypt
Vocab and facts
Vocab facts | Definitions & Answer |
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Caracts | strong rapids |
delta | A triangle shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river. |
pharaoh | the title used by 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 a 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 1750 bc |
new kingdom | the period during which Egypt reached the height of its power and glory |
trade routes | paths followed by traders |
hieroglyphics | Egypt writing system |
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 system of people in different lands who trade goods |
theocracy | a government that recognizes gad or a god as the ultimate authority god law is infused with civilian life |