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cataracts
strong rapids
delta
a triangle-shape area of land made of soil deposited by a river
pharaoh
the title used by the rulers of egypt
Menes
leader that rose to his power in egypt
dynasty
a series of rulers from the same family
Old Kingdom
a period in Egyptian history that lasted from about 2700 BC to 2200 BC.
nobles
people from rich and powerful families
afterlife
life after death
mummies
specially treated rapt in cloth
elite
people of wealth and power
pyramids
huge stone tombs with four triangle-shaped walls that met in a point
engineering
the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
Middle Kingdom
a period of order and stability that lasted until about 1750 BC.
Khufu
the most famous pharaoh of the Old Kingdom who ruled in 2500s BC.
New Kingdom
the period during which Egypt reached the height of its power and glory
trade roughtes
paths followed by traders
Queen Hatshepsut
one ruler who worked to increase egyptian trade
Ramses the Grate
in the 1200s BC. the pharaoh Ramses II
hieroglyphics
Egyptian witting system
papyrus
a long-lasting paper-like material made from reeds
Rosetta Stone
a stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics
sphinxes
imaginary creatures with the bodies of a lion and the heads of other animals or humans
obelisk
a tall four-sided pillar that is pointed on top
King Tutankhamen
King Tut’s treasures have taught us much about Egyptian burial practices and beliefs.
Piankhi
Kashta’s son that continued to attack Egypt after his father died.
trade network
a system of people in different lands who trade goods.
merchants
traders
exports
items sent out to others regions.
exports
items sent out to other regions.
imports
goods brought in from other regions.
Queen Shanakhdakheto
she ruled from 170 BC to 150 BC.
King Ezana
destroyed Meroe and took over Kush.
