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ancient Egypt
vocab | facts |
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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 in Egypt |
Dynasty | A series from the same family |
Old Kingdom | A period in Egyptian history that lasted from about 2700 B.C. to 2200 B.C. |
Nobles | People from rich and powerful families |
mummies | Specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth |
pyramids | Huge stone tombs with four shaped walls that met in a point on top |
middle kingdom | A period of order and stability that lasted until 1750 B.C. |
New Kingdom | The period during which Egypt reached the height of it's 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 |
Sphinxes | Imaginary creatures with the bodies of lions and heads of other animals or humans |
Obelisk | A tall, four sided pillar that is painted at the top |
Theocracy | A government that recognizes god or a god as the ultimate authority. A god's law is infused with civilian life |
Trade routes | Paths followed by traders |
Trade network | A system of people in different lands who trade goods |
What continent is Egypt located on? | Africa |
How many feet high is the great pyramid | 480 feet high |
why did Egyptians mummify their bodies | They believed in the after life |
What Sea does the Nile empty (flow) in to | Mediterranean Sea |
How many different languages were found on the Rosetta stone | 3 languages |
pharaohs were not only the rulers of Egypt they were also considered what | god like kings |
how many limestones were in The Great Pyramid | 2,300,000 limestones |
What does a sphinx look like | A lion with a human head |
what occurred between Upper and Lower Egypt | the Nile river divided into two separate countries with their own kings. They were United as one by king Menes in 3150 B.C. |