Egypt

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Why is the southern part of the Nile called the Upper Nile?

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the river begins near the cataracts and ends near the delta

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The plant used to make linen clothing...

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Flax

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Egyptians preserved the bodies of the dead through a process called…

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Embalming

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A body that has been dried to prevent decay is known as a(n)...

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Mummy

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A line of rulers from the same family is known as a

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Dynasty

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What structure acted as the tomb for the upper class?

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Pyramid

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Why was Pharaoh Khufu famous?

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Built the Great Pyramid of Giza - the largest pyramid in Egypt located in the city state of Giza

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Why was Pharaoh Ramses II famous?

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Gained more territory for Egypt through war and a peace treaty and built many monuments to show how great he was.

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Why was Pharaoh Hatshesput famous?

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Expanded Egypt through trade relationships with foreign countries and took over for a young male pharaoh.

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Secret tombs were located in this part of Egypt...

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Valley of the Kings