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Ancient Egypt-Grade6

Vocabulary and facts

Vocab & FactsDefinitions & Answers
Cataracts strong rapids
Delta a triangle-shaped area of land made of soil deposited by 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 2200 BC
nobles people from rich and powerful families
mummies specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth
pyramids huge stone tombs with four sides
Middle Kingdom a period of order and stability that lasted until 1750 BC
New Kingdom a period during which Egypt reached the height of its power and glory
trade routes paths followed by traders
hieroglyphics Egyptian 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
What occurred between Upper and Lower Egypt? The Nile River divided into two separate countries with their own kings.
Who united Upper and Lower Egypt? When? King Menes in 3150 BC
What direction does the Nile flow? North
What continent is Egypt on? Africa
How many feet high is the Great Pyramid? 480 feet
How many limestone blocks are in the Great Pyramid? 2,3000,000 blocks
Why did Egyptians mummify their dead bodies? To preserve the body for the afterlife for the "ka" to recognize it.
What sea does the Nile River flow into? Mediterranean Sea
How many different languages were found on the Rosetta Stone? 3
Pharaohs were not only the rulers of Egypt, they were also considered what? God-like kings
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