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Ancient 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 | The title used by the rulers of Egypt |
Dynasty | A series of rulers from the same family |
Old Kingdom | A period of Egyptian history that lasted from about 2700 B.C-2200 B.C |
nobles | People from rich and powerful families |
mummies | specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth |
pyramids | huge stone tombs with four sides |
middle kingdom | a period of order and stability that lasted until 1750 B.C |
new kingdom | a period which Egypt reached the height of its power and glory. |
trade routes | path followed by traders. |
hieroglyphics | Egyptians writing system. |
papyrus | a long-lasting paper like material made from reeds. |
Rosetta stone | A stone slab increased with hieroglyphics. |
Sphinxes | Imaginary creatures with the bodies of lions and heads of other animals or humans. |
trade network | A system of people in different lands that trade goods |
what occurred between upper and lower Egypt | The Nile divided into two separate countries with there own kings. |
Who united upper and lower Egypt.When. | King Menes in 3150B.C |
What direction does the Nile flow. | North |
What Continent is Egypt on? | Africa |
How many feet high is the Great Pyramid. | 480 feet |
How many limestone blocks are in the Great Pyramid. | 2,300,000 blocks |
Why did the Egyptians mummify there dead bodies. | To preserve the body for the afterlife for the 'ka' to recognize it |
What sea does the Nile flow into. | Mediterranean sea |
How many languages were on the Reseta stone. | 3 |
Pharaohs were not only the rulers of Egypt,they were also considered what? | God-like kings |
obelisk | A tall four sided that is pointed on the top |