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Egypt
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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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