Unit 4; Ancient Egypt Flashcards
1
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Shaduf
A
Hand operated device for lifting water. Used in irrigation.
2
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Papyrus
A
Paper made from papyrus reeds that grew along the Nile River.
3
Q
Hieroglyphics
A
The Egyptian writing that consists of signs, SYMBOLS, pictures over 2,000 hieroglyphics.
4
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Pharaoh
A
Egyptian King-Mortal God on Earth.
5
Q
Menes
A
First Egyptian Pharaoh to unite all of Egypt.
6
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Monotheistic
A
The belief in one god.
7
Q
Prophet
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A person has been directly spoken to God.
8
Q
Next World (AfterLife)
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Life after death, an Egyptian “Heaven”
9
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Hatshepsut
A
The first female ruler in Egypt. She was well known for expanding trade and increasing
the economy.
