Chapter 4 Flashcards
cataracts
strong rapids
delta
a triangular shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river
Menes
Rose to power in upper egypt
pharaoh
a title use by the rulers of Egypt
dynasty
a series of rulers from the same family
Old Kingdom
A period in Egyptian history that lasted from 2700 bc to 2200 bc
Khufu
Ruled in 2500 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 4 triangled shaped walls that meet at a point at the top
engineering
The application of scientific knowledge
Middle Kingdom
a period of order and stability that lasted until 1750 bc
New Kingdom
the period which Egypt reached the height of its power and glory
trade routes
paths followed by traders
Queen Hatshepsut
a ruler who worked to improve Egyptian trade
Ramses the Great
his reign was the longest 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 bodies of lions and heads of other animals or human
obelisk
a tall 4 sided pillar that has a pointed top
King Tutankhamen
found stuff in his tomb
Piankhi
attacked Egypt
trade network
a system of people in different lands who trade goods
merchants
taders
exports
items sent to other regions
imports
goods brought in from other regions
Queen Shanakhdakheto
ruled from 170 bc to 150 bc
King Ezana
destroyed Meroe and took over Kush
