Ancient Egypt Vocab Flashcard

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Building or room for burial

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tomb

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One of the 3 "seasons" of ancient Egypt when the river was a narrow stream.

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drought

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Egyptian statue with a man's head and lion's body

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sphinx

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Ancient Egyptian invention; a lever with a bucket to lift water for crops.

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shadoof

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Large tomb with a square base and four triangular sides.

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Pyramid

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Water plant used by Egyptians for paper and rope

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papyrus

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Famous Egyptian pharaoh (1304-1237) known for building numerous temples and monuments.

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Ramses the Great

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Egyptian pharaoh who ruled young and died at 19; tomb found in 1922.

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Tutankhamun

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Nomadic invaders from southwest Asia who ruled Egypt (1640-1570 BC)

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Hyksos

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Steps to preserve the body for mummification; sacred to Egyptians.

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