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23 Cards in this Set
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Nile River |
Brought life to Egypt and aloud it to thrive |
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Upper Egypt |
The southern part of Egypt |
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Lower Egypt |
The northern part of Egypt |
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Cataracts |
Rapids |
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Delta |
A triangle-shaped area of land made from soil deposited by a river. |
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Pharaoh |
The title used by the rulers of ancient Egypt |
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Dynasty |
A series of rulers from the same family |
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Old Kingdom |
A period in Egyptian history that lasted for about five hundred years from about 2700 - 2200 BC. |
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Nobles |
People from rich and powerful families. |
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Afterlife |
Life after death. |
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Mummies |
Specifically treated bodies wrapped in cloth |
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Elite |
People of wealth and power |
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Paraments |
Huge stone tubes with for triangle shape sides that meet in a point on top |
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Engineering |
The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes |
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Middle Kingdom |
A period of order and stability that lasted to about 1750 BC |
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New Kingdom |
The. During which Egypt reached the height of its power and glory |
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Kush |
South of Egypt |
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Trade routes |
Paths followed by traders |
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Hieroglyphics |
Egyptian writing system |
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Papyrus |
A long-lasting paper-like material made from reeds |
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Rosetta Stone |
A huge stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics |
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Sphinxes |
An imaginary creature with the body of a lion and the head of an animal or a human |
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Obelisk |
A tall four-sided pillar that is pointed on top |
