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| It protected Egypt from invasion for many years. It is the largest desert in the world. |
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| The Nile River was the "gift" to Egypt for what reason? |
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| It provided fertile soil for farming. |
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| A central idea of the Egytians that their "ka" would enter the body once agian and they would continue with another life. |
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| In the N.E. corner of Africa. |
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| Built to house the body of a pharaoh after death. |
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| ancient form of Egyptian writing |
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| The name of the king / ruler of Ancient Egypt. |
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| The Nile River flows northward into the Mediterranean Sea. |
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| The Northern portion of Egypt including the Nile Delta. |
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| The more southern portion of Egpyt. |
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| The present day capital of Egypt |
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| Borders the eastern coast of Egypt |
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| Used to make the paper-like material on which hieroglyphics were writtten. |
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| The stone that enabled historians to "crack the code" of hieroglyphics |
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| the spirit that was believed to re-enter the body after death |
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| The god of death and rebirth |
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| The site where many pharaohs were buried. Pyramids were no longer used due to grave robbers. |
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| the first successful female pharaoh |
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| father of "King Tut" - he believed in monotheism ( one God ) |
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| discovered the tomb of King Tut |
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| Created the Great Pyramid of Giza for his tomb. Placed a ship beneath the tomb for use in his afterlife. |
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| Know as the "Boy King" and known for the riches found in his tomb. |
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| The "Warrior King" / also known for building Abu Simbel |
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| Known for her desire for power and her connection to the Roman Empire. The last ruler during the Ptolemy Dynasty. |
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