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cataracts

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or strong rapides

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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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Menes

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rose to power in upper Egypt

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pharaoh

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pharaoh the title used by the rulers of Egypt

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dynasty

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is a series of rulers from the same family

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Old KIngdom

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

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Khufu

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who ruled in 2500s BC

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nobles

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or from rich and powerful families

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afterlife

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or life after death

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mummies

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specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth

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elite

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or people of wealth and power

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pyramids

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

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engineering

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the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes

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Middle Kingdom

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a period of order and that lasted until about 1750 BC

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New KIngdom

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

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trade routes

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or paths followed by traders

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Queen Hathepsut

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one ruler worked to increase Egyptian trade

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Ramses the Great

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1200s BC the pharaoh Rames

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hieroglyphics

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Egyptian writing system

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papyrus

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a long-lasting,paper material made from reeds

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Rosetta Stone

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a stone slab inscribed with hieroglyphics

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sphinxes

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imaginary creatures with the bodies of lions and the heads of other animals or 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 Tutankhamen

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1922 archaeologists found the tomb of king tut

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piankhi

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continued to attack Egypt

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trade networks

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a system of people on different who trade goods

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merchants

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or traders

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exports

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items sent out to other regions

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imports

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goods brought in other regions

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Queen Shanakhdakheto

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f

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King Ezana

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f

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