ancient egypt Flashcards
1
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hand- operated device for lifting water. Used in irrigation
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hand- operated device for lifting water. Used in irrigationshaduf
2
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paper made from papyrus reeds that grew along the Nile River.
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Papyrus
3
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The Egyptian writing that consists of signs, symbols, pictures over 2,000 hieroglyphs.
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Hieroglyphics
4
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the belief in one god
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monotheistic
5
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a person has been directly spoken to by god
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prophet
6
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Egyptian King - Mortal God on Earth
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Pharaoh
7
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First Egyptian Pharaoh to unite all of Egypt.
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Menes
8
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life after death, an Egyptian heaven
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next
9
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The first female ruler in Egypt. She was well known for expanding trade and increasing the economy.
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Hatshepsut
