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Egypt

TermDefinition
cataracts Strong rapids in a river
delta a triangle-shaped area of land made from soil deposited by a river
Menes an Egyptian ruler who united Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt; considered by historians to be Egypt’s first pharaoh
pharaoh the title used by the rulers of Egypt
dynasty a series of rulers from the same family
nobles People from rich and powerful families
afterlife life after death
mummy a specially treated body wrapped in cloth for preservation
pyramid huge stone tombs with four triangle-shaped walls that met in a point at the top
engineering The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
hieroglyphics the ancient Egyptian writing system that used picture symbols
papyrus a long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds
Rosetta Stone a stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics, Greek, and Demotic that allowed historians to understand Egyptian writing
sphinx an imaginary creature with a human head and the body of a lion that was often shown on Egyptian statues
obelisk a tall, pointed, four sided pillar in ancient Egypt
Old Kingdom A period in Egyptian history that lasted from about 2700 BC to 2200 BC
Middle Kingdom A period of order and stability that lasted until about 1750 BC
New Kingdom The period during which Egypt reached the height of its power and glory - 1550 BC-1050 BC
Hatshepsut powerful woman pharaoh
Ramses the Great powerful pharaoh that increased his kingdom and ruled for 66 years
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