Egyptian Vocab Flashcard

Front

A large waterfall; a strong rush of water.

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cataract

Front

Succession of rulers from the same lineage; a powerful family maintaining its position long-term.

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Dynasty

Front

Archaic writing system with symbols for letters and words.

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Hieroglyphics

Front

Papyrus?

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Paper from reed plants.

Front

Triangular green location on the map?

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Nile delta

Front

Egyptian god of the afterlife

Back

Osiris

Front

The Age of the Pyramids

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Old Kingdom

Front

Job of writing things

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Scribe

Front

Pharaoh Hatshepsut was Egypt's first _____ pharaoh.

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female

Front

Akhenaten's change to Egyptian culture:

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Worship of one God.