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Unit 2 Ch 4 Sec 1-2
Egypt Sec 1-2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cataracts | a rocky outcrop that forms rapids along a river |
| delta | a triangle-shaped area of land made of soil deposited at the mouth of a river |
| pharaoh | the title used by the 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 2200BC |
| nobles | people from rich and powerful families |
| afterlife | a life after death |
| embalming | the process of preserving a body after death |
| mummies | specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth |
| elite | people of wealth or power |
| pyramids | huge stone tombs with four triangle-shaped sides that meet at the top |
| engineering | the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes |