Florida Unit 3a Vocabulary Flashcards (Egypt and Kush)

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Cataract

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A strong, fast-moving river waterfall or rapids that make travel difficult.

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Delta

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A triangle-shaped area of land at the mouth of a river, where it splits into smaller branches before reaching the sea.

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Papyrus

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A plant that grows along the Nile River, used by the ancient Egyptians to make paper.

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Vegetation

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Plants that grow in a certain area, like trees, grass, and crops.

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Hieroglyphics

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The ancient Egyptian writing system that used pictures and symbols to represent words and sounds.

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Afterlife

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The belief in life after death, which was very important in ancient Egyptian religion.

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Social Pyramid

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A way to show the ranking of people in society, with the most powerful at the top and the least powerful at the bottom.

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Dynasty

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A series of rulers from the same family, passing power from one generation to the next.

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Theocracy

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A government where the ruler is also seen as a religious leader or is chosen by the gods.

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Pharaoh

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The title for the king of ancient Egypt, believed to be a god on Earth.