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Ancient Egypt

QuestionAnswer
Cataracts Rapids formed from rocks that often prevented travel.
Menes King of Upper Egypt who united Egypt in 3100 BC.
Delta A triangle-shaped land made from soil deposited by a river.
Pharaoh Title used for the ruler of Egypt. Means “great house”.
Dynasty A series of rulers from the same family.
Theocracy A government ruled by religious authorities.
Nobles People from rich and powerful families.
Afterlife The belief in life after death.
Mummification Specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth.
Pyramids Huge, stone tombs built as burial tombs for pharaohs.
Engineering The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.
Trade Routes Paths followed by traders
Hieroglyphics A system of writing invented by the Egyptians “picture writing”
Papyrus A long lasting , paper like material used to write on
Rosetta Stone A black rock that helped archaeologists read hieroglyphics
Sphinx Imaginary creatures with the bodies of lions and the head of other animals or humans
Obelisk A tall, four sided pillar that is pointed on top
What continent was Ancient Egypt located on? Africa
What river brought Egypt to life? Nile
Egypt was nicknamed what? "Gift of the Nile"
Ancient Egypt was divided into how many regions? 2-Lower and Upper
What was the name of the very fertile, triangle shaped area where the Nile flows into the Med. Sea? Nile Delta
Where did Menes Build his new Capital? Memphis
How long did the old Kingdom last? 500 Years
What are two things pharaohs could be blamed for? Crops not growing-Disease
What item was scarce in Egypt and how was it used? Wood: Building, and Fire
Who was one of the only female pharaohs? Hatsheput
What was the reason that the Middle Kingdom ended? The Hyksos
Early form of paper? Papyrus
Most people in Egypt were a part of what class? Farmers
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