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Egypt civilization
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cataracts | rapids |
| Delta | triangle-shaped area of land made from soil deposited by a river |
| Pharaoh | title used by the rulers of Egypt |
| Old Kingdom | period in egyptian history that lasted for about 500 years, from about 2700 BC to 2200 BC |
| New Kingdom | period during which egypt reached the height of its power and glory |
| Middle kingdom | period of order and stability which lasted to about 1750 BC |
| nobles | people from rich and powerful families |
| afterlife | life after death |
| Mummy | specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth |
| elite | people of wealth and power |
| Pyramids | huge,stone tombs with four triangle shaped sides that meet in a point at the top |
| engineer | application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes |
| trade routes | patches followed by traders |
| Hieroglyphics | egyptian writing system |
| papyrus | long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds |
| rosettea stone | huge stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics, acts like a dictionary |
| Sphinxes | imaginary creatures with bodies of lions and heads of other animals or humans |
| obelisk | tall, for sided pillar that is pointed on top |