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Egypt Section 2 Terms
Horrell Lamb Stroup
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History
6th Grade
01/21/2011

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Old Kingdom
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a period in Egyptian history that lasted from 2700 BC to 2200 BC
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Khufu
Definition
Pharaoh who ruled in the 2500s BC; The Great Pyramid was built for him
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Nobles
Definition
people from rich and powerful families
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afterlife
Definition
life after death; part of ancient Egyptian's religious beliefs
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ka
Definition
a person's life force; part of ancient Egyptian's religious beliefs
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embalming
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a method used by Egyptians to preserve bodies for years
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mummies
Definition
specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth
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elite
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royalty or people of wealth and power
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pyramids
Definition
huge stone tombs with four triangle-shaped walls
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engineering
Definition
the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
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