Ancient Egypt Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is Ancient Egypt known as due to the benefits provided by the Nile River?

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Gift of the Nile

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What is Giza famous for?

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Great pyramids

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What is the ancient Egyptian writing system that used pictures to represent words?

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Hieroglyphics

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What is the process called by which bodies were preserved in ancient Egypt?

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Mummification

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What was considered the lifeblood to Ancient Egyptians?

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Nile River

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Who is the Egyptian god of rebirth?

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Osiris

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What is papyrus?

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A paper-like material made from the reed plant.

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Who were the pharaohs in ancient Egypt?

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Kings worshiped as gods

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What were the pyramids used for in ancient Egypt?

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Burial tombs for pharaohs

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Who was the first important woman ruler in history?

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Queen Hatshepsut