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P. 41 1,2,3,4,5

1. Terms and Names

. Delta- A delta is a landform that forms from deposition sediments that's carried by a river and opens up to a slow-moving or stagnant body of water.

. Narmer- Narmer was an Egyptian king in the Early Dynastic Era. He was most likely the successor of King Ka.

. Pharaoh- The title of Egyptian Monarchs and dynasties in Ancient Egypt until the Annexation of Egypt in 30 B.C. by the Roman Empire.

. Theocracy- When the government is ruled by the head of the main religion in the country. Like a High Priest was a ruler of Mesopotamia or shared power with someone else.

. Pyramid- A triangular structure that was used as a royal tomb for Pharaohs for when they died.

. Mummification- A process of preserving the skin and flesh of a body. This can be done naturally or intentionally. If it is done naturally, it is because of cold, acid, or dryness.

.Hieroglyphic- The form of writing used by the Egyptians. The hieroglyphics look like real life things like a snake.

. Papyrus- A material made in Egypt from a water plant that was used like paper to be written on, to make sandals, rope, and to even make boats.

2. Building the Pyramids because the pyramids are about 480 feet tall and were built before any cranes or technology that doesn't need people to be used is even close to being thought about.

3. The desserts provided a natural barrier that helped keep out invaders.

4. The pharaoh is viewed as 'Lord of the two lands' which are Upper and Lower Egypt.

5. Egyptians believed that when someone died, their soul leaves their body. And for the soul to live forever, it needs to be able to find and recognize the body.

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