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Ancient Egypt
vocab & facts | Definitions & answer |
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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! |