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Ancient Egypt
| vocab & facts | Definitions & 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- 2200BC |
| Nobles | People from rich and powerful families |
| mummies | specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth |
| Pyramids | huge stone tombs with 4 triangle shaped walls that met in a point at the top |
| Middle kingdom | A period order and stability that lasted until 1750 BC |
| New kingdom | The period during which Egypt reached the height of its power and glory |
| Hieroglyphics | Egyptian writing system |
| Papyrus | A long lasting paper like material made from reeds |
| Rosetta stone | A stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics |
| obelisk | A tall four-sided pillar that is painted on top |
| Sphinxes | Imaginary creature with the bodies of lions and heads of other animals or humans |
| Theocracy | A government that recognizes god or a god as the ultimate authority. Gods law is infused with civillian life |
| Trade Route | Path followed by traders |
| What occurred between upper Egypt and Lower Egypt | Nile river divided into two seperate countries with their own kings 3150 BC they were united as one, by king Menes |
| How does it relate to the flow of the Nile River | Nile flowed to lower Egypt |
| What was the girl pharaohs name that led Egypt to prosperity | Hatshepsut |
| What colors were the Sphinxes statue originally | Blue and gold striped |
| What was the Sphinxes statue body carved as | lion |
| Egyptians made buildings that one you stepped in you wouldn't be able to get out, what are they called? | Pyramids |
| What is the river most used by Egyptians? | Nile river |
| What games did Egyptians like to play? | Board Games! |