Ancient Egypt Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| cataracts | rapids |
| delta | a triangle-shaped area of land made from soil deposited by a river. |
| pharaoh | the title used by the rulers of Egypt. |
| dynasty | or series of rulers from the same family. |
| Old Kingdom | was a period in Egyptian history that lasted for about 500 years, from about 2700-2200 BC. |
| nobles | or people from rich and powerful families. |
| afterlife | or life after death. |
| mummies | specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth. |
| elite | or people of wealth and power. |
| pyramids | huge, stone tombs with four triangle-shaped sides that met in a point on top. |
| engineering | the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes. |
| Middle Kingdom | a period of order and stability which lasted to about 1750 BC. |
| New Kingdom | the period during which Egypt reached the height of its power and glory. |
| trade routes | or paths followed by traders |
| hieroglyphics | Egyptian writing system |
| papyrus | a long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds. |
| Rosetta Stone | a huge, stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics. |
| sphinxes | imaginary creatures with the bodies of lions and the heads of other animals or humans. |
| obelisk | a tall, four - sided pillar that is pointed on top. |
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