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SFDS Chap 3 3+4 Egyp
SFDS Egypt Lesson 3 and 4
| Key Item | Definition |
|---|---|
| Obelisk | An ancient stone monument. |
| Annex | To take over. |
| Independence | Complete freedom. |
| Queen Hatshepsut | Fought her way to becoming pharaoh. Is remembered for expanding trade routes, building temples, and conquering more land. Took on the title of King to continue tradition. |
| Nubia | The land to the South of Egypt that was full of goods to trade. Developed at about the same time as Egyptian culture. Also are very similiar that it is difficult to tell the two apart. Has granite, ivory, spices, salt, slaves, and gold. |
| Wawat | What the Egyptians named the northern area of Nubia after they conquered the land. |
| Kush | What the Egyptians named the Southern part of Nubia after it was conquered. Will be the new name of the area after it gains its independence from Egypt. |
| King Kashta | The most well known Kushite leader to become pharaoh in 750 BC. Will be followed as leader by his sons for about 100 years. |
| Iron Working | The Hushites will develop a method for making iron. This is going to improve weapons, tools, trade, and other products. |
| Meroe | The Kushite capital where most trading will be conducted. Depended on iron working to bring wealth to Kush. |