Chapter 4 - Ancient Egypt and Kush Flashcards
1
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Nile River
A
LONGEST river in the world. It goes from AFRICA to the Mediterranean Sea. It provided fertile land and brought life to EGYPT.
2
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Dynasty
A
A series of rulers from the SAME FAMILY.
3
Q
Egyptian Religious Beliefs
A
Polytheism, Afterlife, Mummies
4
Q
Pyramids
A
4 triangle-sided tombs that the Egyptians buried their dead in.
5
Q
Pharoah
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The RULER of Egypt. Means “great house”.
6
Q
Afterlife
A
Life after death.
7
Q
King Tutankhamun
A
Egyptian King whose tomb was found in 1922. It was filled with treasures. It taught us a lot about Egyptian life.
8
Q
What did the Nile River provide for the people of Egypt?
A
It provided food, fish, transportation, fertile soil, irrigation, and protection from invasion.
