Ancient Egypt (English/Spanish Version)

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Pharaoh: Ruler of an Ancient Egyptian Kingdom.

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El gobernante de un antiguo reino egipcio.

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What is Papyrus?

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Paper made from reed plants used by ancient Egyptians.

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Hieroglyphics: symbols used by ancient Egyptians for writing.

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A set of symbols the ancient Egyptians used to read and write.

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Scribes in ancient Egypt:

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Learned to read and write hieroglyphics.

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Importance of the Nile River to ancient Egyptians

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The Nile flooded, providing rich soil for farming.

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What is a mummy?

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A dead person/animal preserved by wrapping in cloth.

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Length of the Nile River?

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4,000 miles/millas

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Nile River direction:

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south to north/ de sur a norte.

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Egyptian rulers were called:

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pharaoh/faraón

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Continent of Egypt?

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Africa/Áfrico