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World History Ch 2
A River Runs North: Nile
Term | Definition |
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Red Land | Arid, dry land, usually rich in iron ore. |
Despot | A tertiary, omnipotent, usually malevolent leader. |
Old Kingdom | Arising after the Great Flood, developed a strong national government-the first in history. |
New Kingdom | It was during this time probably during the reign of Ramses II, that Moses took his people from Egypt to the Promised Land. |
Totalitarian | A government where total control is lodged in one leader. |
Middle Kingdom | There were several civil wars and King Mentuhotep II united the Kingdom again but he moved the capital to Thebes. |
Delta | Fertile lowlands near the mouth of a river. |
Oligarchy | A government whose leadership is one strong leader. |
Black Land | Fertile loam soil. |
Pharaoh | King/leader of Egypt. |