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Foy WH Ch. 4 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cataracts | rapids along a river, such as those along the Nile in Egypt |
| delta | a triangle-shaped area of land made from soil deposited by a river |
| pharoah | the title used by the rulers of Egypt |
| dynasty | a series of rulers from the same family |
| Old Kingdom | the period from about 2700 to 2200 BC in Egyptian history that began shortly after Egypt was unified |
| noble | a rich and powerful person |
| afterlife | life after death; much of the Egyptian religion focused on the afterlife |
| mummy | a specially treated body wrapped in cloth for preservation |
| elite | people of wealth and power |
| pyramids | a huge triangular tomb built by the Egyptians and other peoples |
| engineering | the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes |
| Middle Kingdom | the period of Egyptian history from about 2050 to 1750 BC and marked by order and stability |
| New Kingdom | the period from about 1550 to 1050 BC in Egyptian history when Egypt reached the height of its power and glory |
| hieroglyphics | the ancient Egyptian writing system that used picture symbols |
| papyrus | a long-lasting paper-like material made from the reeds that the ancient Egyptians used to write on |
| sphinx | an imaginary creature with a human head a the body of a lion that was often shown on Egyptian statues |
| obelisk | a tall, pointed, four-sided pillar in ancient Egypt |
| exports | items sent to other regions for trade |
| imports | goods brought in from other regions |