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Egypt
Vocabulary and facts
Question | Answer |
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Cataracts | Strong rapids |
Delta | A triangle-shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river |
Pharaoh | A title used by the rulers of Egypt |
Dynasty | A series of rulers from the 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 triangle 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 inscribed with Hieroglyphics |
Sphinxes | Imaginary Creatures with the body of lions and heads of other animals or humans |
Obelisk | A tall, four-sided pillar that is pointed on top |
Theocracy | A government that recognizes god or a god as the ultimate authority |