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Egypt Vocabulary

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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Egypt Vocabulary

cataracts

strong rapids of a river

delta

a triangle shaped piece of land with good soil
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Upper Egypt

The Southern region of Egypt which lies up river

Lower Egypt

the northern region which was down river

Nile River

the longest river in the world

Menes

ruler who came to power in Upper Egypt around 3100 BC

Pharaoh

the title used by rulers of Egypt

Dynasty

a series of rulers from the same family

Nobles

people from rich and powerful families

Elite

people of wealth and power

Afterlife

life after death

Mummies

specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth