Egypt Flashcards
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Pharaoh
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A ruler/king in Ancient Egypt that Egyptians believed to be in contact with the gods.
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Nile River
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A river that supplied Egypt with most of it’s water and vegetation, flooded once a year providing Egypt with farm-able land.
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Tutankhamen
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Also known as King Tut (1334-1325 BCE) became a pharaoh at a young age and also died at a young age
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Hieroglyphics
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A series of symbols usually used for writing in Ancient Egypt. Consists of depictions of animals and symbols in places of letters.
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Pyramid
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A tomb built to house the mummies of Egyptian Pharaohs, their families, and the belongings they wish to take to the afterlife.
