Social Studies: Ancient Egypt Flashcards
What is a cataract?
A strong rapid
What is a delta?
A triangle-shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river
What is a pharaoh?
The title used by the rulers of Egypt
What is the afterlife?
Life after death
What are trade routes?
Paths followed by traders
Who was Ramses the Great?
The pharaoh with the longest reign and fought the Hittites
What are hieroglyphics?
The Egyptian writing system
What is the Rosetta Stone?
A stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics, also had Greek and a later form of Egyptian
What was the Old Kingdom?
A period of time in Egyptian history that lasted from about 2700 BC to 2200 BC
What was the Middle Kingdom?
A period of order and stability that lasted until about 1750 BC, started in 2050 BC
What was the New Kingdom?
The period during which Egypt reached the height of its power and glory
What is an obelisk?
A tall, four-sided pillar that is pointed on top
