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Ancient Egypt

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cataract strong rapids
delta a triangle shaped area of land made of soil deposited by rivers
pharaoh the title used by rulers of egypt
dynasty a series of rulers from the same family
old kingdom a period of Egyptian history that lasted from about 2700-2200 B.C.
nobles people from rich and powerful families
mummies specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth
pyramid huge stone tombs with four triangle shaped walls that met in a point at the top
middle kingdom a period of order and stability that lasted until 1750 B.C
new kingdom the point during which Egypt reached the height of it' power and glory
hieroglyphics the 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 lion bodies and human or other animal heads
obelisk a tall four sided pillar that is pointed on top
theocracy A government that recognizes God or a god as the ultimate authority
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