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Ancient River Valley Civilizations: Introduction & Egyptian Civilization Vocabulary

Explore the fascinating world of ancient civilizations with key terms like civilization, pictograms, and pharaohs. Learn about the Nile River, hieroglyphics, and the religious practices of mummification. Discover the rise of dynasties and the art of scribes in this rich historical context.

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Ancient River Valley Civilizations: Introduction & Egyptian Civilization Vocabulary

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  1. Chapter 3Ancient River Valley Civilizations Introduction and Egyptian Civilization Vocabulary Words

  2. 1)Civilization- 2)Specialization- An agreement made within a group, members choose a certain activity/job and become skilled in ONLY that activity/job 3)Pictograms- Symbol for a word or phrase 4)Religion- 5) Artisan- skilled worker

  3. 6) Nile River- Main River of Egypt that was the source of life 7)Irrigation- Supplying dry land with water by digging ditches that connect the farm to the river 8)Egyptian Delta Region – Triangular-shaped area of marshy flatland where the Nile River met the Mediterranean Sea that provided fertile silt deposits 9) Silt- Fine sand, clay or other material carried by running water 10) Cataracts- Rapids and waterfalls that serve as a natural barrier between civilizations

  4. 11) Monotheistic- Belief in one God 12)Polytheistic- Belief in many Gods 13)Mummification – Religious ceremony that preserved the corpse to prevent it from decaying in order to prepare the body for the afterlife 14)Dynasty- Ruling family that lasts numerous generations 15)Scribes- Record Keepers

  5. 16)Hieroglyphics- Form of writing that uses pictures and symbols 17) Pharaoh- A ruler in Ancient Egypt that was considered a God as well a political and military leader 18) Theocracy- A system of government where religious officials hold a significant amount of power 19)Old Kingdom- 1st major period of Ancient Egyptian history considered the “Pyramid Age” 20)Middle Kingdom – 2nd major period of Ancient Egyptian history considered the “Rise of the Empire “

  6. 21)New Kingdom- 3rd Major Period of Ancient Egyptian history that is considered “the Golden Age “ 22)Pyramids- Monumental Structures that served as tombs for the Old Kingdom Pharaohs 23)Caravans- Group of merchants that traveled together for safety 24)Amon-Re- “The Sun King” that was considered the Central God of Egyptian culture 25)Subsidence Farming- Farming that provides only enough food for basic needs

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