Ancient Egypt Review

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Delta

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A triangle-shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river.

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Map of Ancient Egypt showing the Nile River and Delta region.

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The map illustrates the location of the Nile River and the Delta in Ancient Egypt.

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Theocracy

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A system of government where priests rule

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Rosetta Stone

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A large stone artifact that helped to translate hieroglyphics

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Pharaoh

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A king of Ancient Egypt, considered a god as well as a political and military leader.

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Dynasty

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A series of rulers from the same family

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Regent

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Someone who rules for a child until the child is old enough to rule

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Lower Egypt

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The northern part of ancient Egypt that included the Nile Delta (where the Nile River ends).

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Map of Lower Egypt

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A map highlighting the location of Lower Egypt and the Nile Delta in ancient Egypt.

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The Sphinx

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It is a tomb made to look like a lion with a human head. It resembles the god, Anubis.