Ancient Egypt - Chapter 3, Section 3

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Egyptians made paper from: papyrus, grains, corn, sheep's wool

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papyrus

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What discovery made the deciphering of hieroglyphics possible?

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The Rosetta Stone

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Title used by Egyptian rulers

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pharaoh

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Period from 2700 to 2200 BC in Egyptian history that began shortly after Egypt was unified.

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Old Kingdom

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Ancient Egyptian writing system that used picture symbols

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hieroglyphics

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Which direction does the longest river in the World (the Nile) flow?

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North

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During the ____________, the Egyptians began to build pyramids.

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Old Kingdom

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Which period is often called the Golden Age, a time when Egypt had reached the height of its power?

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the New Kingdom

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The greatest achievement of the pharaoh Menes was

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uniting Upper and Lower Egypt.

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The Old Kingdom in Ancient Egypt lasted from...

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2700-2000 BCE