Chapter 4 Flashcards

(31 cards)

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Cataracts

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or strong rapids,

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Delta

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a triangle-shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river

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3
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Menes

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rose to power in Upper Egypt

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4
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Pharaoh

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the title used by rulers of Egypt The title pharaoh means great house

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5
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Dysnasty

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is a series of rulers from the same family

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6
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Old kindom

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a period in Egyptian history that lasted from about 2700 bc to 2200 bc

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7
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Khufu

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who ruled in the 2500s BC

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8
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nobles

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or people from rich and powerful families

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9
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Afterlife

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or life after death

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10
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mummies

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specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth

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11
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elite

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or people of wealth and power

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12
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pyramids

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huge stone tombs with four triangle-shaped walls that met in a point on top

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13
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engineering

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the application of scientific knowledge for practical purpose

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14
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Middle Kingdom

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a period of order and stability that lasted until about 1750 BC

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15
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New Kingdom

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the period during Egypt reached the height of its power and glory

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16
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trade routes

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or paths followed by traders

17
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Queen Hathepsut

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She sent Egyptian traders south to trade with the kingdom of Punt on the red sea and north to trade with the people of Asia Minor and Greece

18
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Ramses the Great

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came to power

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hieroglphics

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Egyptian writing system

20
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papyrus

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a long-lasting, paper-like material made from reeds

21
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Rosetta Stone

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a stone slab inscribed with hierolphics

22
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sphinxes

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imaginary creatures with the bodies of lions and the head of other animals and humans

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obelisk

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a tall, four-sided pillar that is pointed on top

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King Tuntankhamen

25
Piankhi
continued to attack Egypt
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trade network
a system of people in different lans who trade goods
27
merchants
or traders
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exports
items, sent out to other regions
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imports
goods,brought in from other regions
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Queen Shanakhakheto
She ruled from 170 BC to 150 BC
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King Ezana
destroyed Meroe and took over Kush