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| Delta | A triangle shaped area of land made from soil deposited by a river. |
| Menes | Legendary Egyptian ruler. |
| Pharaoh | The title used by the rulers of Egypt. |
| Dynasty | A series of rulers from the same family. |
| Cataracts | Rapids or waterfalls on a river, specifically the Nile. |
| Old Kingdom | The period of 270 to 2200 BC in Egyptian history. |
| Khufu | Egyptian Pharaoh, Old Kingdom |
| Nobles | A rich and powerful person. |
| Afterlife | Life after death. |
| Mummies | A specially treated body wrapped in cloth for preservation. |
| Elite | A select group of people that is superior to the rest. |
| Pyramid | A huge triangular tomb built by the Egyptians and other people. |
| Engineering | The branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures. |