chapter 4 vocab Flashcards
(15 cards)
cataracts
Cataracts or srong rapids
delta
A triangle shaped area of land made of soil deposited by a river.
Menes
Rose to power in Upper Egypt.
dynasty
A dynasty is a series of rulers from the same family.
Old Kingdom
A period in Egyptian history that lasted from about 2700 BC to 2200 BC.
khufu
Who ruled in the 2500s BC
nobles
People from rich and powerful families.
afterlife
Afterlife or after death.
mummies
Specially treated bodies wrapped in cloth.
elite
People with wealth and power.
pyramids
Pyramids, huge stone tombs with four triangle shaped walls that met in a point on top.
engineering
The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.
Middle kingdom
A period of order and stability that lasted until about 1750 BC.
New kingdom
The period during which Egypt reached the height of its power and glory.
trade routes
Or paths followed by traders.
