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Vocab -Ancient Egypt

Vocab - Ancient Egypt

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Cataracts strong rapids
Delta triangle-shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river
Menes The Egyptian leader that united Upper and Lower Egypt. He was the first pharaoh of Egypt.
Pharaoh title used by the ruler of Egypt
Dynasty series of rulers from the same family
Old Kingdom a period in Egyptian history that lasted from about 2700 B.C. to 2200 B.C
Khufu He ruled Egypt in the Old Kingdom. He was best known for the monuments that were built to him, including the Great Pyramid.
Nobles people from rich and powerful families
Mummies specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth
Pyramids huge stone tombs with four triangle-shaped walls that met in a point at the top
Engineering the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
Middle Kingdom period of order and stability that lasted until about 1750 B.C.
New Kingdom period during which Egypt reached they height of its power and glory Trade routes – paths followed by traders period during which Egypt reached they height of its power and glory
Trade routes paths followed by traders
Queen Hatshepsut She ruled in the New Kingdom. She worked to increase trade and built a temple at Thebes.
Ramses the Great He was one of the longest ruling pharaohs in Egyptian history. He ruled in the New Kingdom. He fought against the Hittites.
Hieroglyphics Egyptian writing system
Papyrus long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds
Rosetta Stone a stone slab inscribed with Egyptian and Greek writing that helped scholars to translate hieroglyphics.
King Tutankhamen He ruled in the New Kingdom. In 1922, archaeologists found his tomb was filled with treasures, including jewelry, robes, a burial mask, and ivory statues.
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