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25 Cards in this Set
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Predict
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To tell ahead of time what will happen
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Inundation
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The yearly time of flooding in ancient Egypt
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Deity
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One exalted or revered as supremely good or powerful, such as a god
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Afterlife
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A life after death
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Mummy
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A preserved body
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Cataract
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A waterfall or a spot where water runs fast over rocks
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Nation-state
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A region with a united group of people and a single government
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Dynasty
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A series of rulers from the same family
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Hieroglyphics
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A writing system in which pictures or symbols stand for sounds, words, or ideas
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Papyrus
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A paperlike material on which ancient Egyptians wrote; made from reeds that grow in the Nile River
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Pyramid
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A stone structure having a square base and triangular sides that come to a point at the top and used as a burial place for a dead ruler
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Prosperity
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Ecomonic success or well-being
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Vizier
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The chief advisoer to an ancient Egyptian pharaoh
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Heir
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A person who has the right to another person's property or title
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Annex
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To add on
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Nome
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An ancient Egyptian district
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Pharaoh
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A ruler of ancient Egypt
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Ceramic
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A product such as pottery, made form baked clay
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Trade route
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A path that traders use as they exchange goods
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Mineral
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A natural resource found in rocks
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Obelisk
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An ancient stone monument; a tall, slender stone pillar with four sides and a pointed top
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Independence
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The freedom to govern oneself
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Ally
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A supporter
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Trading network
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A system in which buyers and sellers fro different places can exchange goods
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Decipher
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To interpret the meaning of
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