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Ancient Egypt
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6th Grade
11/19/2019

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Cataract

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Rapids
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Delta
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A triangle-shaped area of land made from soil deposited by a river
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Upper Egypt
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The southern region of Ancient Egypt
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Lower Egypt
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The northern region of Ancient Egypt
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Pharaohs
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The title used by the rulers of ancient Egypt
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Dynasty
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Series of rulers form the same family
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Old Kindgom
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period in ancient Egyptian history that lasted about 500 years, from about 2700-2200 BC
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Nobles
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People from rich and powerful families
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Afterlife
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Life after death
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Mummies
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Specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth
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Elite
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People of wealth and power
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Pyramids
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Huge stone tombs with four triangle-shaped sides that met in a point on the top
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Engineering
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The application of scientific knowledge for the practical purposes
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Middle Kingdom
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A period of order and stability that lasted to about 1750 BC
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Kush
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