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Egypt
vocab | facts |
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Strong rapids | Cataract |
A triangle-shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river | Delta |
The title used by the rulers of Egypt | Pharaoh |
A series of rulers from the same family | Dynasty |
A period in Egyptian history that lasted from about 2700 B.C. to 2200 B.C. | Old Kingdom |
People from rich and powerful families. | Nobles |
Specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth. | Mummies |
Huge stone tombs with four triangle shaped walls that met at a point top. | Pyramid |
A period of order and stabillity that lasted until 1750B.C | Middle Kingdom |
A period during which Egypt reaches the height of its power and glory. | New Kingdom |
Paths followed by traders. | Trade Route |
Egyptian writing system. | Hieroglyphics |
A long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds. | Papyrus |
A stone slab inscribed witb Hieroglyphics. | Rosette Stone |
Imaginary with the bodies of lions and heads of other animals and humans. | Shinxes |
A tall, four sided pillar that is pointed on top. | Obelisk |
A system of people in different lands who trade goods. | Trade Network |
A government that recognizes God or god as the ultimate authority. - Gods laws is infused with civilian life. | Theocracy |