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Ancient Egypt
Geography and History ( partial set for fianal exam )
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History
6th Grade
10/06/2010

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The Sahara Desert
Definition
It protected Egypt from invasion for many years. It is the largest desert in the world.
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The Nile River was the "gift" to Egypt for what reason?
Definition
It provided fertile soil for farming.
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The Afterlife
Definition
A central idea of the Egytians that their "ka" would enter the body once agian and they would continue with another life.
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The location of Egypt.
Definition
In the N.E. corner of Africa.
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Pyramids
Definition
Built to house the body of a pharaoh after death.
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hieroglyphics
Definition
ancient form of Egyptian writing
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pharaoh
Definition
The name of the king / ruler of Ancient Egypt.
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Mediterranean Sea
Definition
The Nile River flows northward into the Mediterranean Sea.
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Lower Egypt
Definition
The Northern portion of Egypt including the Nile Delta.
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Upper Egypt
Definition
The more southern portion of Egpyt.
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Cairo
Definition
The present day capital of Egypt
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The Red Sea
Definition
Borders the eastern coast of Egypt
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papyrus
Definition
Used to make the paper-like material on which hieroglyphics were writtten.
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scroll
Definition
rolled papyrus scripts
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Rosetta Stone
Definition
The stone that enabled historians to "crack the code" of hieroglyphics
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ka
Definition
the spirit that was believed to re-enter the body after death
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Osiris
Definition
The god of death and rebirth
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Valley of the Kings
Definition
The site where many pharaohs were buried. Pyramids were no longer used due to grave robbers.
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dynasty
Definition
a family of rulers
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Hatshepsut
Definition
the first successful female pharaoh
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Akenaten
Definition
father of "King Tut" - he believed in monotheism ( one God )
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Howard Carter
Definition
discovered the tomb of King Tut
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Khufu
Definition
Created the Great Pyramid of Giza for his tomb. Placed a ship beneath the tomb for use in his afterlife.
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King Tut
Definition
Know as the "Boy King" and known for the riches found in his tomb.
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Ramese II
Definition
The "Warrior King" / also known for building Abu Simbel
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Cleopatra VII
Definition
Known for her desire for power and her connection to the Roman Empire. The last ruler during the Ptolemy Dynasty.
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