Chapter 4 Flashcards
Cataracts
Strong Rapids
Delta
A triangle shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river
Menes
A leader who rose to power in Upper Egypt
Pharoah
The title used by the rulers of 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
Khufu
The most famous pharoah of the Old Kingdom who ruled in the 2500s BC
Nobles
People from rich and powerful families
Afterlife
Life after death
Mummies
Specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth
Elite
People of wealth and power
Pyramids
Huge stone tombs with four triangle shaped walls that met in a point on top
Engineering
The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
Middle Kingdom
A period of order and stability that lasted until about 1750 BC
New Kingdom
The period during which Egypt reached the heighth of its power and glory
Trade Routes
Paths folllowed by traders
Queen Hathepsut
A ruler who worked hard to increase Egyptian trade
Ramses the Great
One of the longest to pharoahs to reign in Egyptian history
Hieroglyphics
Egyptian writing 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 lions and heads of other animals or humans
Obelisk
A tall, four-sided pillar that is pointed on top
King Tutankhamen, or, King Tut
A dead Egyptian who was wealthy
Piankhi
One of Kush’s most succesful military leaders
Trade Network
A system of people in different lands who trade goods
Merchants
Traders
Exports
Items sent out to other regions
Imports
Goods brought in from other regions
Queen Shanakhdakheto
The first woman to rule Kush
King Ezana
The king of Aksum
