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Ancient Egypt

Vocab and FactsQuestion And 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 at a point on top
Middle Kingdom A period of 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
Rosseta Stone A stone slab inscribed with Hieroglyphics
Sphinxes Imaginary creatures with the body of lions, and the head of a human or other animals
Obelisk A tall, four sided pillar that is pointed on the top
Theocracy A government that recognizes God, or a god as the ultimate authority. God's law is infused with civilian life
What occurred between "Upper Egypt" and "Lower Egypt"? 3150 BC they were united as one by King Menes
How does it relate to the flow of the Nile River? Nile River Was Divided into 2 separate countries with other Kings
What continent is Egypt located on? Africa
How many feet high is the great pyramid? 480 ft
How many limestone blocks are in the great pyramid 2,300,00
Why did Egyptians mummify their bodies? Egyptians mummified their bodies so they could keep the body in tact and so it could go to the afterlife.
What SEA Does the Nile empty(Flow) Into? Mediterranean Sea
How many different languages were found on the Rosetta Stone? 3, Hieroglyphics, Greek, and Egyptian writing
Name 2 Pharaohs whose tombs were found in the valley of the kings? King Tut, Ramses The Great
Describe what the Sphinx looks like A lion body with the head of a human, Or other Animal
Pharaohs were not only the rulers of Egypt, They were also considered What? God-like Kings
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