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WHI.3 Egypt
Term | Definition |
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Old Kingdom | Period in ancient Egyptian history characterized by the building of the Great Pyramids at Giza; first kingdom after unification between Upper and Lower Egypt |
Namer/Menes | king who united Upper and Lower Egypt; created the double crown |
Monarchy | government headed by a king or queen |
Pyramid | immense, triangular structures that served as resting places for Egyptian kings (pharaohs) after death |
Pharaoh | an Egyptian god king who was thought to be as powerful and splendid as the gods of the heavens |
Empire | form of government that unites different territories and peoples under one ruler |
Ahmose | pharaoh during the New Kingdom who removed the Hyksos from the region |
Thutmose III | Stepson of Hatshepsut; considered the greatest Pharaoh of the New Kingdom; expanded empire to include Syria and Nubia |
Nefertiti | wife of Akhenaten who supported his monotheistic beliefs |
Polytheism | belief in more than one god |
Book of the Dead | collection of prayers and spells said to help in the afterlife |
Middle Kingdom | 2050 BC. - 1800 BC.; A time of stability in Egypt: built irrigation projects and canals; capital was moved to Thebes |
Dynasty | a series of rulers from the same family/lineage |
Theocracy | a government in which rule is based on religious authority |
Hyksos | Invading group known for their use of chariots; conquered Lower Egypt, but were defeated by Ahmose |
Thebes | capital of Egypt during the Middle Kingdom |
Hieroglyphics | An Egyptian system of writing that used pictures to represent sounds and ideas |
Abraham | father of Judaism |
Solomon | (Old Testament) son of David and king of Israel noted for his wisdom (10th century BC) and building of the Great Temple |
Exodus | enslaved Hebrews were led out of Egypt by Moses |
Moses | man who led the Hebrews out of slavery in Egypt; received the Ten Commandments |
Monotheism | belief in one god |
Hatshepsut | Challenged Egyptian way of life by becoming the first female sole pharaoh. Throne was taken by step son who is rumored to have killed her. |
Akhenaten/Amenhotep IV | Pharaoh who attempted to turn Egypt monotheistic by worshipping only Aten. Changed name to Akhenaten to reflect his beliefs. |
Ramses II | Historically accepted as the greatest pharaoh of Egypt; created massive building projects; created the first ever recorded peace treaty with the Hittites; believed to be the pharaoh during the Exodus |