Section 1 &2 key terms Flashcards

1
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Pharaoh

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The title of the kings of ancient Egypt

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2
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Dynasty

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A series of rulers from the sa,e family or ethnic group

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3
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Absolute power

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Complete control over someone or something

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4
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Regent

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Someone wh rules for a child until the child is old enough to rule

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5
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Nubia

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An ancient region in the nile river valley on th site of a present day southern egypt and northern sudan

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6
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Cataract

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A large water fall any strong flood or rush of water

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7
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Delta

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A plain at the mouth of a river, formed when sediment is deposited by flowing water

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8
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Silt

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Fine soil found on river bottoms

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