Egypt Flashcards
1
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Cataracts
A
Strong rapids
2
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Delta
A
A triangle shaped area of land made of soil deposited from a river
3
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Pharaoh
A
The Titles used by the rulers of Egypt
4
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Dynasty
A
A series of ruler from the same dynasty
5
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Nobels
A
People of wealth and power
6
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Afterlife
A
Life after death
7
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Mummies
A
Specially treated bodies rapped in cloth
8
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Elite
A
People from rich and powerful families
9
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Engineering
A
The application of scientific knowledge for practice purposes
10
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Hieroglyphics
A
Egyptian writing system
11
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Sphinxes
A
Imaginary creatures with a body of a lions
12
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Obelisk
A
A tall four sided pillar that is pointed on top
13
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King tut
A
This tomb of a pharaoh was the most elaborate ever discovered
14
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Nubian
A
This kingdom was rich in minerals
15
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Pharaoh kufu
A
This pharaoh built the great pyramid
