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5th SS Egypt Kush

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Cataracts strong rapids
Delta a triangle shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river
Menes Leader in Upper Egypt. Wanted to unify Upper and Lower Egypt.
Pharaoh title used by rulers of Egypt. Means Great House.
Dynasty a series of rulers from same family
Old Kingdom Period in Egyptian history from 2700 BC-2200 BC
Nobles People from rich and powerful fammilies
Afterlife the life after death
Mummies specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth
Elite people of wealth and power
Khufu who ruled in the 2500S BC
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 height of its power and glory
Trade routes paths followed by traders
Queen Hatshepsut one ruler who worked to increase Egyptian trade
Ramses the Great he was the longest in Egyptian history to fight the Hittites
Hieroglyphics Egyptian writing system
Papyrus a long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds
Rosetta Stone a stone slab inscribed with hiroglyphics
Sphinxes imaginary creatures with the bodies of a lion and the heads of other animals or humans
Obelisk a tall, four-sided pillar that is pointed on top
King Tut this tomb was filled with treasures, including jewelry, robes, a burial mask, and ivory statues
Piankhi after Kashta died, he continued to attack Egypt
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 she ruled from 170 BC to 150 BC
King Ezana he destroyed Meroe and took over Kush
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