Ancient Egypt (notes)

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The regalia of pharaohs, such as the double crown, ________, nemes, and crook and flail, were symbols of their power and authority.
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Pharaohs
________ were the rulers of Ancient Egypt who held immense power and authority.
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Mummification
________: The preservation of the dead, believed to be necessary for the soul to reach the afterlife.
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Hieroglyphics
________: The writing system of Ancient Egypt, consisting of pictorial symbols that conveyed both literal and symbolic meanings.
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Nile River
________: The lifeblood of Ancient Egypt, providing water for agriculture and transportation.
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Trade
________ and Commerce: A thriving economy based on agriculture, mining, and ________ with neighboring regions.
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Social Hierarchy
________: A rigid social structure with the pharaoh at the top, followed by nobles, priests, scribes, artisans, and farmers.
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Pyramids
________: Massive tombs built for pharaohs and their consorts, showcasing the wealth and power of Ancient Egypt.
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Nile River
The lifeblood of Ancient Egypt, providing water for agriculture and transportation
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Pharaohs
The rulers of Ancient Egypt, considered divine and responsible for maintaining Ma'at (balance and order)
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Pyramids
Massive tombs built for pharaohs and their consorts, showcasing the wealth and power of Ancient Egypt
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Hieroglyphics
The writing system of Ancient Egypt, consisting of pictorial symbols that conveyed both literal and symbolic meanings
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Mummification
The preservation of the dead, believed to be necessary for the soul to reach the afterlife
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Gods and Goddesses
A complex pantheon of deities, each with their own roles and responsibilities in maintaining the universe
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Art and Architecture
Elaborate and intricate works of art and architecture, including temples, statues, and jewelry, reflecting the values and beliefs of Ancient Egypt
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Trade and Commerce
A thriving economy based on agriculture, mining, and trade with neighboring regions
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Social Hierarchy
A rigid social structure with the pharaoh at the top, followed by nobles, priests, scribes, artisans, and farmers
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Decline and Fall
The decline of Ancient Egypt due to internal strife, foreign invasions, and environmental factors such as drought and famine
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Innundation
Flooding of the Nile
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Historian
a person who studies and writes about the past
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Dynasty
rulers of the same bloodline
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Ma’at
goddess of divine order, truth
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Red Lands
desert region
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Uraeus
cobra on the Pharaoh’s nemes, military power
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Red Crown
lower egypt
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Pyramid
tombs of the pharaohs
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Ahket
flooding season
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Peret
planting season
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Shemu
harvesting season
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Silt
soil that the Nile carries
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White Crown
crown of Upper Egypt
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Circa
around
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Papyrus
paper they used to write on
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Nomarch
governors of the Egyptian territories (Pharaoh abolished the territories after the Old Kingdom
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Black Land
fertile land on the banks of the Nile
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Agriculture
plants, growing produce
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Afterlife
believed to be what happened after death
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Bull’s Tail
pharaoh regalia, symbolised strength and courage
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Nilometer
device that measures the height of the Nile’s floods
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Dual Crown
crown; symbolises the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt