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Ancient Egypt
Vocab & Facts | Definitions & Answers |
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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 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 met in a point on top |
Middle Kingdom | A period of order that lasted until 1750 BC |
New Kingdom | The period during witch Egypt reached the height of it's 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 the heads of other animals or humans |
Obelisk | A tall, four-sided pilar that is pointed on top |
Trade Network | A system of people in different lands who trade goods |
Theocracy | 1. A government that recognizes God or a god as a ultimate authority 2.- God's law is infused with civilian life |
What occurred between upper Egypt and lower Egypt? How dose it relate to the flow of the Nile river? | The Nile river Divided into separate contrary s with their own kings. 3150 BC they were united as one by King Menes Nile flowed by Egypt. |
what were the significant events that occurred in the old kingdom? | 2890 BC Egypt's 1st dynasty under King Menes united upper and lower Egypt. The 1st and 2nd dynasty |