| A | B |
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| Dynasty | : series of rulers from the same family |
| Hieroglyphics | Egyptian form of writing |
| Merchants | traders |
| Mummies | specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth |
| Nobles | people from rich and powerful families |
| Obelisk | a tall, four-sided pillar that is pointed on top; stands on either side of a temple gate |
| Papyrus | a long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds |
| Pharaoh | the title used by rulers of Egypt |
| Sphinx | imaginary creature with the body of a lion and the head of another anima or human |
| Upper Egypt | southern Egypt |
| Lower Egypt | northern Egypt |
| Delta | a triangle-shaped area of soil deposits; fanned out branches of the Nile River |
| Cataracts | strong rapids along a river (such as the Nile) |
| Scribes | writers who wrote and copied religious and literary texts |
| What two regions did the Nile River flow through? | Upper and Lower Egypt |
| Why was the Nile River Valley such a great place for people to live? | There were areas for farming along the Nile River |
| Name the three kingdoms of Ancient Egypt. | Old, Middle, and New Kingdom |
| During what kingdom were the pyramids built? | Old Kingdom |
| What belief was central to Egyptian religion? | The afterlife |
| Did Egyptians practice monotheism or polytheism? | Polytheism |
| What is Polytheism? | the belief in many gods |
| Describe the burial practices of Egyptians | Egyptians preserved the bodies as mummies |
| Why was King Tut remembered? | He is well remembered today because of the many treasures found in his tomb. |
| How did trade help the people of Egypt? | People on both sides of the trade network gained resources they needed. |
| Why were tombs filled with art, jewelry, and other treasures? | Egyptians believed the dead enjoyed such materials in the afterlife. |
| How were Egypt and Mesopotamia similar in social structure? | They divide the people by their social status. |
| How were Egypt and Mesopotamia similar in Religious Beliefs? | Polytheism |
| How were Egypt and Mesopotamia similar in life along the river? | Both civilizations dependant on water and fertile land to grow crops, the |
| How were Egypt and Mesopotamia different in religious Beliefs? | Egypt includes the pharaoh at the top and farmers are included with the servants/slaves |
| What is a person’s ka? | a person’s life force |
| What happened to a person’s ka when they died? | Egyptians believed that a person’s ka left the body and became a spirit after death |
| What is the Rosetta Stone? | Stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics and Greek writing |
| Why is it important to the study of Ancient Egypt? | Helped historians understand hieroglyphics |
| Who was Khufu? | built the Great Pyramid at Giza |
| Hatshepsut | : started a trade network with people of Punt |
| Ramses II | great warrior and builder |
