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Egypt
| vocab and facts | Definitions and answers |
|---|---|
| Cataracts | Strong rapids. |
| Delta | A triangle-shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river |
| Pharaoh | The title used by the rivers of Egypt. |
| Dynasty | A serious of rulers from the same family. |
| Old kingdom | A period in Egyptian history that lasted from about 2,700 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 slab inscribed with the bodies 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. |
| Trade routes | Paths followed by traders |
| What continent is Egypt located on? | Africa |
| was the twelve ruler. died when he was eighteen. | King Tutankhamen |
| How many feet high was the great pyramid? | 480 feet high |
| How any limestone blocks are on the great pyramid? | 2,300,000 limestone blocks. |
| Why did Egyptians mummify their bodies? | So they can save there body and there spirit can find them. |
| What sea does the Nile empty (flow) in to? | Mediterranean sea. |
| Name two pharaohs whose tombs were found there. | Rameses V11 and Setill |
| Describe what the sphinx looks like. | Lion with a human head. |
| Pharaohs were not only the rulers of Egypt they were also considered what? | gods. |
| Sphinxes | Imaginary creatures with the bodies of lions and heads of other animals or humans. |
| Trade network | A system of people in different lands who trade goods. |
| What were the significant events that occurred in the old kingdom? | 02890 B.C Egypt's first dynasty under King Menus united upper and lower Egypt. |
| What did Egypt conquer during this time? | Conquered Nubia,Period of order and stability,mid 1500 B.C Ahmose united Egypt. |
| What was this period known for? | A time of expansion and prosperity. |
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