Ancient Egypt and Kush, Section 2: Key terms and Ideas for HMS Ocelots
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| Old Kingdom | the period from about 2700 to 2200 BC in Egyptian history that began shortly after Egypt was unified
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| Khufu | a famous pharaoh of the Old Kingdom who ruled in the 2500s BC; best known for the Great Pyramid near Giza that was built as his burial monument
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| noble | a rich and powerful person
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| afterlife | life after death
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| mummy | a specially treated body wrapped in cloth for preservation
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| elite | people of wealth and power
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| pyramid | a huge triangular tomb built by the Egyptians and other peoples
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| engineering | the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
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| BIG IDEA: | During the Old Kingdom, government and religion were closely connected
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| Main Idea #1: | At the top of the social hierarchy, pharaohs ruled as gods.
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| Main Idea #2: | Religion shaped Egyptian life.
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| Main Idea #3: | The pyramids of Egypt were built as tombs for the pharaohs.
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