Chapter 4 Flashcards
1
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cataracts
A
strong rapids
2
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delta
A
a triangular shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river
3
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Menes
A
Rose to power in upper egypt
4
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pharaoh
A
a title use by the rulers of Egypt
5
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dynasty
A
a series of rulers from the same family
6
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Old Kingdom
A
A period in Egyptian history that lasted from 2700 bc to 2200 bc
7
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Khufu
A
Ruled in 2500 bc
8
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nobles
A
people from rich and powerful families
9
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afterlife
A
life after death
10
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mummies
A
specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth
11
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elite
A
people of wealth and power
12
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pyramids
A
huge stone tombs with 4 triangled shaped walls that meet at a point at the top
13
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engineering
A
The application of scientific knowledge
14
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Middle Kingdom
A
a period of order and stability that lasted until 1750 bc
15
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New Kingdom
A
the period which Egypt reached the height of its power and glory
