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cataract

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strong rapids

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delta

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a triangle shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river

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menes

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rose to power upper egypt

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pharaoh

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the title used by the rulers of egypt

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dynasty

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a series of rulers from the same family

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old kingdom

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a period in egyptian history that lasted from about 2700 bc to 2200 bc

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khufu

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people who ruled in the 2500s bc

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nobles

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people from rich and powerful families

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afterlife

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life after death

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mummies

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specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth

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elite

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people of wealth and power

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pyramids

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huge triangle shaped walls that meet at a point on top

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engineering

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the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes

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middle kingdom

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a period of order and stability that lasted until about 1750 bc

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new kingdom

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the period witch egypt reached the height of its power and glory

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trade routes

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paths followed by traders

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queen hathepsut

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a ruler who worked to increase egyptian trade

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ramses the great

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had one of the longest reigns in egyptian history, coming to power in 1200s bc

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hieroglyphics

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egyptian writing system

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papyrus

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long lasting paper like material made from reeds

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rosetta stone

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a stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics

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sphinxes

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imaginary creatures with the bodies of lions and the heads of other animals or humans

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obelisk

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a tall four sided pillar that is pointed on top

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king tutankhamen

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a pharaoh whose tomb was found undisturbed by archaeologists in 1922

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piankhi

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kushite king, kashta son

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trade network

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a system of people in different lands who trade goods

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merchants

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traders

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exports

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item sent out to other regions

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imports

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goods brought in from other regions

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queen shanakhdakheto

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the first woman believed to rule Kush, 170 bc to 150bc

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king ezana

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destroyed meroe and took over kush in ad 350

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