Chapter 4 Flashcards
A period of order and stability that lasted until about 1,750 BC
Middle Kingdom
The Period during which Egypt reached the height of its power and glory
New Kingdom
Paths followed by traders
Trade Routes
New kingdom ruler renowned for expanding Egyptian trade
Queen Hatshepsut
Important New kingdom pharaoh who defended Egypt from invaders and strengthened defenses
Ramses The Great
Egyptian writing system
Hieroglyphics
A long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds
Papyrus
A stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics
Rosetta Stone
Imaginary creatures with the bodies of lions and the heats of other animals or humans
Sphinxes
A tall, four-sided pillar that is pointed at the top
Obelisk
1922 archaeologists found his tomb
King Tut
Cataracts
Strong rapids
Delta
A triangle-shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river
Menes
An Egyptian leader who united both upper and lower Egypt into one kingdom
Pharaoh
The title used by the rulers of Egypt
Dynasty
A series of rules from the same family
Old Kingdom
A period in Egyptian history that lasted from about 2700 BC to 2200 BC
Khufu
The most famous pharaoh of the old kingdom
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 the top
Engineering
The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
Piankhi
Son of Kashta continued to attack Egypt. The armies of Kush captured many cities, including Egypt’s ancient capital
Trade Network
A system of people in different lands who trade goods
Merchants
Traders
Exports
Items sent out to other religions
Imports
Goods brought in from other regions
Queen Shanakhdaketo
Historians believe that the first women to rule Kush was queen S. She ruled from 170 BC to 150 BC
King Ezana
In about 350 AD the Aksumite army of king Ezana destroyed Meroë and took over Kush
