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HMS Ocelots Egypt 2
Ancient Egypt and Kush, Section 2: Key terms and Ideas for HMS Ocelots
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Old Kingdom | the period from about 2700 to 2200 BC in Egyptian history that began shortly after Egypt was unified |
| Khufu | a famous pharaoh of the Old Kingdom who ruled in the 2500s BC; best known for the Great Pyramid near Giza that was built as his burial monument |
| noble | a rich and powerful person |
| afterlife | life after death |
| mummy | a specially treated body wrapped in cloth for preservation |
| elite | people of wealth and power |
| pyramid | a huge triangular tomb built by the Egyptians and other peoples |
| engineering | the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes |
| BIG IDEA: | During the Old Kingdom, government and religion were closely connected |
| Main Idea #1: | At the top of the social hierarchy, pharaohs ruled as gods. |
| Main Idea #2: | Religion shaped Egyptian life. |
| Main Idea #3: | The pyramids of Egypt were built as tombs for the pharaohs. |