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Chapter 8
Egypt
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7th Grade
11/19/2009

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Silt
Definition
Fertile soil deposited by a river.
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Delta
Definition
A triangle-shaped deposit f rich soil at a river mouth.
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Aswan High Dam
Definition
A structure to control the flooding of the Nile River and provide electricity.
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Cataract
Definition
A high waterfall or rapids.
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Dynasty
Definition
A family or group that rules for many generations.
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Pharaoh
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A ruler of ancient Egypt.
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Pyramid
Definition
An ancient Egyptian structure, built over or around a tomb.
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Nubia
Definition
In ancient times, the Nile River valley of southern Egypt and northern Sudan.
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Kush
Definition
An ancient Nubian kingdom in northern Sudan.
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Hieroglyphics
Definition
An Egyptian writing system in which picture symbols stand for meanings or sounds.
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Papyrus
Definition
A paper-like material made from the stems of the Papyrus reed.
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Mummy
Definition
A body ready for burial according to ancient Egyptian practice.
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Nile River
Definition
The longest river in the world, which empties into the Mediterranean Sea in northeast Egypt.
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Rosetta Stone
Definition
An ancient Egyptian stone that provided a key to decipher hieroglyphics.
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Islam
Definition
A religion believing in one god, called Allah, and his prophet on Earth, Muhammad.
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Muslim
Definition
A follower of Islam.
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Suez Canal
Definition
A waterway liking the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea.
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Protectorate
Definition
A weaker country or area controlled by a stronger country.
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Anwar El-Sadat
Definition
President of Egypt from 1970-1981.
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Camp David Accords
Definition
Peace treaty between Egypt and Israel, signed in 1979.
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Sudan
Definition
A country of northeast Africa, located south of Egypt.
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Modernize
Definition
To accept modern ways or ideas.
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Berbers
Definition
The original inhabitants of North Africa and the Sahara.
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Carthage
Definition
An ancient North city-state.
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Punic Wars
Definition
Wars fought between Rome and Cartage during the 3rd and 2nd centuries B.C.
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Maghrib
Definition
The Arab name means for North Africa, which means " The West".
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Atlas Mountains
Definition
A series of mountain ranges stretching from Morocco to Tunisia.
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Souk
Definition
Open-air market.
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Jellaba
Definition
A traditional Berber garment; A robe with full sleeves.
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Dictatorship
Definition
A state or government ruled by a leader with absolute power.
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