Chapter Review Flashcards
What is a delta?
Triangle shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river
What is a cataract ?
Strong rapids
What is a dynasty ?
Series of rulers from the same family
What are exports?
Items sent to other regions
Imports
Goods brought in from other regions
Why did Menes wear a double crown?
To symbolize his rule over upper and lower Egypt
Where were pharaohs buried?
Pyramids
What did nobles and commoners obey the pharaohs ?
They thought the pharaohs were like gods
What caused the new kingdom to fall?
The sea people and Hittites invaded them
What is a sphinx?
An imaginary creature with the body of a lions and the head of other animals or humans
What is the temple of Karnak so famous!
Because it is carved out of sandstone cliffs
Hieroglyphics
Egyptian writing system
Rosetta Stone
A stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics
