Ancient Egypt Vocabulary

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Strong Rapids

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cataracts

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

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Delta

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The title used by the rulers of Egypt

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Pharaoh

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A series of rulers from the same family

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Dynasty

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This ruler wanted to unify Lower and Upper Egypt.

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Menes

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A period in Egyptian history that lasted from about 2700 BC to 2200 BC

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Old Kingdom

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The most famous Pharaoh of the Old Kingdom

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Khufu

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People from rich or powerful families

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Nobles

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The life after death is known as the afterlife.

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True

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Specifically treated bodies wrapped in cloth

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Mummies