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egypt
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 triangle shaped walls that meet in a point on top. |
| middle kingdom | a period of order and stability. |
| new kingdom | the period of time during which egypt reached the height of its power and glory. |
| trade routes | paths followed by traders |
| hieroglyphics | egyptian writing systom |
| 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 systom of people in diffrent lands who trade goods |
| theocracy | a government that recognizes god or a god as the ultimate authority. |