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HMS Ocelots Egypt 2
Ancient Egypt and Kush, Section 2: Key terms and Ideas for HMS Ocelots
Question | Answer |
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Old Kingdom | the period from about 2700 to 2200 BC in Egyptian history that began shortly after Egypt was unified |
Khufu | a famous pharaoh of the Old Kingdom who ruled in the 2500s BC; best known for the Great Pyramid near Giza that was built as his burial monument |
noble | a rich and powerful person |
afterlife | life after death |
mummy | a specially treated body wrapped in cloth for preservation |
elite | people of wealth and power |
pyramid | a huge triangular tomb built by the Egyptians and other peoples |
engineering | the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes |
BIG IDEA: | During the Old Kingdom, government and religion were closely connected |
Main Idea #1: | At the top of the social hierarchy, pharaohs ruled as gods. |
Main Idea #2: | Religion shaped Egyptian life. |
Main Idea #3: | The pyramids of Egypt were built as tombs for the pharaohs. |