Ancient Egypt & Kush

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What is a cataract?

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steep river rapids, almost impossible to sail by boat

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What is a delta?

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a triangle shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river

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What or who was Menes?

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an Egyptian leader who united both upper and lower Egypt into one kingdom

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What or who was a pharaoh?

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ruler of unified Egypt, literally means "great house"

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Who or what is a dynasty?

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a series of rulers from the same family

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The third Egyptian dynasty, which lasted nearly 500 years was called

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Old Kingdom

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Who was the most famous pharaoh of the Old Kingdom?

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Khufu

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What is the name for people from rich and powerful families?

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nobles

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What do we call huge stone tombs with four triangle-shaped walls that meet at a top point?

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pyramids

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What do we call the period of stability and order in ancient Egypt between about 2050 and 1750 BC?

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Middle Kingdom