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vocab
Term | Definition |
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cataracts | strong rapids |
Delta | a triangle shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river |
mastaba | An ancient egyptian tomb rectangular in shape with sloping slides and a flat roof |
pharaoh | the title used by egyptian rulers |
dynasty | a series of rulers from the same family |
old kingdom | A period in egyptian history that lasted from about 2,700 BC to 2,200 BC |
import | goods or crops brought in by other civilizations |
Export | goods or crops that exit to other civilizations to be sold |
nobles | people from rich and powerful families |
stele | An upright stone slab as a monument |
Mummies | specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth |
pyramids | huge stone tombs with four triangle shaped walls that met in a point on top |
merchants | People who trade goods with people from other civilizations |
middle kingdom | A period of order and stability that lasted until 1750 BC |
new kingdom | The period which egypt reached its height of its power and glory |
trade routes | paths followed by traders |
hieroglyphics | egyptian writing system |
papyrus | A long lasting paper like material made from reeds |
Rosetta stone | A stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics |
sphinxes | imaginary creatures with the bodies of lions and heads of other animals or humans |
sarcophagus | A stone coffin, typically adorned with a sculpture or inscription and associated with the ancient civilizations of egypt |
obelisk | A tall, four sided pillar that is pointed on top |
trade network | A system of people in different lands who trade goods |
vizier | The second highest official in ancient egypt serving under the pharaohs, ran the day to day operations |