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24 Cards in this Set
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Who is Amon-Re?
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The Sun God
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What is a Pharaoh according to the Egyptians?
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A god. Their god
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Who is the Osiris-God?
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the god of...
- the underworld - and Nile |
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If you have a good life you...
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Go to the "HAPPY FIELD OF FOOD"
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If you have a bad life you...
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Go to the "CROCODILE SHAPED EATER OF THE DEAD"
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What is mummification?
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Preservation of the dead.
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Where were most Pharaohs buried?
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In the Valley of Tombs
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What year was King Tut found?
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1922
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Who found King Tut?
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Howard Carter
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What age was King Tut when he died?
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18
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Who invaded Egypt in the 17OO's?
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The HYKSOS
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Who invaded Egypt in the 1700's and how long did they dominate for?
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The HYKSOS.
and they dominated for 100 years. |
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Who ruled in the New Period and what did s/he encourage?
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Queen Halshepsut
and Trade. |
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Who increased the size of the Empire?
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Romses 2nd
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Who did Romses the 2nd battle? Who won?
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he battled the HITTITES
and he won. |
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What are Egyptian Rulers called in the Old Period?
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Pharaohs .
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What did the Egyptians consider a Pharaoh?
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A God.
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Who does a Pharaoh depend on?
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A YIZIER
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What is a Yizier?
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Vice Pharaoh.
Supervises the business of the government |
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What is a Cataract?
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A Waterfall
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What is a Delta?
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A triangular area of marshland that is formed by deposits of silt at the mouth of rivers.
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What is Silt?
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Rich Soil
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What were the 3 major periods in Egypt?
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Old, Middle and New Kingdom
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What is a "dynasty"
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A ruling family.
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