Mid Unit Test Flashcards Geog 24-25

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Delta

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Shaped like a triangle, mouth of a river where it splits into many streams

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Dynasty

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A series of rulers from the same family

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Hieroglyphics

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What was used for the Egyptian writing system

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Mummies

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Bodies of the wealthy were preserved to help in the afterlife

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Pharaoh

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King of ancient Egypt

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Polytheism

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Belief in many Gods

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Pyramids

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Massive structures built as tombs for the pharaohs

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Regent

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Someone who rules for a child until the child is old enough to rule

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Theocracy

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Government where ruler is also religious

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Hatshepsut

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Female Pharaoh, mother of King Tut