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Chapter 4 & 5
Egypt
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cataracts | rapids & waterfalls |
| delta | a triangle shaped area of land made from soil deposited by a river. |
| pharaoh | king or ruler of Egypt |
| dynasty | a series of rulers from the same family |
| Old Kingdom | Lasted for 500 years from 2700-2200 BC and was a time when pharaohs ruled as gods and were buried in pyramids |
| polytheism | belief in many gods |
| mummies | specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth |
| elite | people of wealth and power |
| pyramids | huge, stone tombs with four triangle-shaped sides that meet at a point on top. |
| engineering | the application of scientific knowledge and practical purpose |
| Middle Kingdom | a period of order and stability which lasted to about 1750 BC |
| New Kingdom | a period during which Egypt reached the height of its power and glory |
| hieroglyphics | Egyptian system of writing |
| papyrus | a long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds that grow on the Nile |
| Rosetta Stone | a huge stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics |
| sphinxes | imaginary creatures with the bodies of lions and the heads of other animals or humans. |
| obelisks | a tall, four sided pillar that is pointed on top |
| export | items sent to other regions for trade |
| ivory | white material made from elephant tusks |
| ebony | a dark heavy wood |
| import | goods brought in from other regions |
| nobles | people from rich and powerful families * hint ruled in between Old and Middle Kingdom |
| Afterlife | a belief in life after death |
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